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Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) by roger collorick

In the dark nest cavities where  Gouldian finches breed, the luminous mouth markings of their chicks act as a beacon to help the parents feed them.

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Gouldian finches

If you’re participating in a Christmas Bird Count this year, thank ornithologist Frank Chapman! In 1900, Chapman established the tradition in hopes it would counteract the then-common practice of trying to hunt as many birds as possible on Christmas Day. Chapman worked at the Museum for more than 50 years, from 1888 to 1942. Among his achievements was popularizing birdwatching and bird identification among the general public. 🐦 Photo: Dave Doe, CC BY 2.0, flickr

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the steller’s jay is a member of the corvid family & close relative of the blue jay that is found throughout the western united states.

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Part of a large raft of Redheads & scaup

Asian glossy starlings, San Diego Zoo

Snowy-bellied Hummingbird (Saucerottia edward)

© Anthony Lujan

I opened the gift. I'm honestly surprised; it's really thoughtful--a sweater with a big cartoon owl in the center. It's one of those 'ugly Christmas sweater' style sweaters with a bunch of little birds lining the top and bottom. It's actually really cute. To my friend who gave me this, if you read this, thank you. I only wish I had thought to get you a gift; I'll make it up to you, I promise.