The Knysna Turaco (Tauraco corythaix), or, in South Africa, Knysna
Lourie is a resident breeder in the mature evergreen forests of southern
and eastern South Africa, and Swaziland.
Inca Tern: The Magnificent Moustache Bird
Birds are beautiful creations of
God, enticing human beings by vibrant colors. Every bird is special because of
diverse attractions, colors, calls, tails, etc. Here we’re introducing you a
unique bird which has Moustache. The bird name is Inca Tern with splendid
Moustache might be the one with dark grey plumaged Inca tern of the family
Sternidae that sports the most splendid whiskers. The Moustache bird is a
seabird is the only member of the genus Larosterna.
The Bougainville Moustached
kingfisher features a pair of attractive Dali-like white handlebar moustache of
specialized feathers that grow out from the fleshy yellow gape at the corners
of its dazzling red beak. The interesting point is that, the dashing moustache
is not male oriented also shared by females as well. The exclusive bird tends
to breed along the west coast of South America from northern Peru to central
Chile. This was the region once ruled by the valiant Inca Empire which gives
the species its name. It's a gregarious species, nesting in colonies of quite a
lot of thousand birds elaborate courtship includes a "high flight"
with the male nippily ascending to several hundred feet, pursued by the female
bird. Hence, they often return to the same nest site for several years in a
row, and both parents incubate and care for the chicks.
However, a strange ornament and
matter of pride the bird’s moustache length is reliable signal of its body
condition. The longer moustache refers to healthier the birds. Thus, the longer
moustaches tend to mate together and have more and larger chicks. Moreover, the
cold nutrient-rich Humboldt Existing flows just off-shore, carrying with it
swarms of small ocean fish such as anchovies which the bird feeds on. The Inca
Tern spots its prey from the air, and then dives into the water to grab foods
with its pointed beak. The majestically beautiful birds also scavenge scraps
from sea lions, dolphins, and fishing boats, but small fishes are its main
diet.
Therefore, decline of anchovy
stocks due to commercial fishing and too much guano harvesting finishes
breeding ground has led to major drop in population of the Inca tern. However,
the bird was in great numbers in the millions, however, due to above facts, the
existing population assessment is just over 150,000 birds, and the endanger species
is now listed as near threatened by the International Union for the
Conservation of Nature. Though fishing for anchovies has been banned in Peru,
and guano harvesting is also regulated, but natural factors such as recurring
cyclones and predators such as rats and cats on some islands can also prevent
nesting or decrease breeding success.
Unique Andean Chocó
Jewel of the forest: At Tanagers Reserve in Colombia, unique Andean Chocó rainforest shelters not just rare tanagers but more than 250 other #bird species, including the gem-colored Velvet-purple Coronet, a species of hummingbird.
Birds-of-Paradise Project Introduction
The Birds-of-Paradise Project reveals the astounding beauty of 39 of the
most exquisitely specialized animals on earth. After 8 years and 18
expeditions to New Guinea, Australia, and nearby islands, Cornell Lab
scientist Ed Scholes and National Geographic photojournalist Tim Laman
succeeded in capturing images of all 39 species in the bird-of-paradise
family for the first time ever. This trailer gives a sense of their
monumental undertaking and the spectacular footage that resulted. Filmed
by Tim Laman, Ed Scholes, and Eric Liner.
The Blue Finch or Yellow-billed Blue Finch
The
Blue Finch or Yellow-billed Blue Finch (Porphyrospiza caerulescens) is a
species of bird in the Thraupidae (tanager-family). Sometimes
classified in the bunting and American sparrow family Emberizidae, a
recent study has shown it to belong in the Thraupidae. It is found in
Bolivia and Brazil. Its natural habitat is dry savanna (cerrado). It is
becoming rare due to habitat loss. Photo: Peter van Zoest.
Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) in West-Papua New Guinea
Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) in West-Papua New Guinea by Lars Petersson.
Reed Warbler Feeding a Common Cuckoo Chick
Reed Warbler feeding a Common Cuckoo chick by Per Harald Olsen. Some species of birds thrive not by carefully rearing their own young, but by pawning that task off on adults of other species. This is called Brood Parasitism.
The Great Tit (Parus major)
The Great Tit (Parus major) is a widespread and common species throughout Europe, the Middle East, Central and Northern Asia, and parts of North Africa. Photo: Pleskonics Ferenc.
Common Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis) in India by Omprakash Hatua.
OMG!!! It is not a common magpie it is a gorgeous magpie !!
Male Golden-winged Manakin
Male Golden-winged Manakin (Masius chrysopterus) trying to impress a female. This manakin is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.Posted by Birds on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Male Golden-winged Manakin (Masius chrysopterus) trying to impress a female. This manakin is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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