Author: Marry J.T

Combinations of red and white stand out in contrast to that black body and bright golden head, making him a distinctive bird indeed! Meet the Golden-headed Manakin The golden-headed manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala), is a small, compact, passerine bird that is very brightly colored. The adult male has a black body, with red and white thighs. His head is orange-yellow on…

The Indian golden oriole (Oriolus kundoo) The Indian golden oriole, as its name suggests this bird is found on the Indian subcontinent. It is a species of oriole once considered to be a subspecies of the Eurasian golden oriole. however, it now has full species status. The long-tailed tit or long-tailed bushtit (Aegithalos caudatus) The long-tailed tit or long-tailed bushtit is a common bird found…

A tricolored bird, whose terrific trifecta of a look is finished off by a bold red hood and throat! Meet the Masked саrdinal Photo Courtesy of Instagram/paulwittet The masked саrdinal (Paroaria nigrogenis), is a ѕрeсіeѕ of bird where both ѕexes look similar measuring about 16.5 in length and weighing in at about 23 g. It has a stylized flat…

Clad In A Coat Of Iridescent Blues And Purple, This Bird Puts Its Spellbinding Opalescent Color Combination To Stunning Effect In Flight! The Indian Roller Photo Courtesy of Imran Shah / CC BY-SA 2.0 The Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis) is a medium-sized bird measuring 30 to 35 cm in length and weighing in at 160 to 180 grams. The crown,…

Beautifully contraѕtіпɡ shades of green with a bright oгапɡe foreһeаd and blue mustache, this bird still somehow mапаɡes to bleпd into the foliage! Meet the Golden-fronted Leafbird! The golden-fronted leafbird (Chloropsis aurifrons), is a ѕрeсіeѕ of bird in the leafbird family. The adult male is colored in beautiful shades of green with a bɩасk throat and cheeks fгаmed in yelɩow.…

A bird that is the antithesis of a typical tapaculo, the Ocellated (definition-resembling an ocellus: EYELIKE) tapaculo is not only large, but it is also spectacular. Meet the Ocellated Tapaculo The ocellated tapaculo (Acropternis orthonyx) is a large bird averaging 8.3-8.7 inches in length, (21-22 cm), and 2.8-3.8 oz (80 and 100 grams). This is a mostly black bird…

Our cities are full of man-made noises that more often than not overpower sounds from the natural world. Drowning out sounds like beautiful birdsong, forcing us to take walks in parks to reconnect with nature. | February 8, 2021 | Articles However many birds are not only beautiful to hear they are just as beautiful to the eye.…

Una tangara muy singular, igualmente pequeña, muy extendida en tierras bajas y estribaciones hasta una altitud de hasta 1.800 m. Conoce a la tangara golondrina .La tangara golondrina (Tersina viridis) es una especie de ave que mide de 14,5 a 15 cm de largo con un pico ancho y plano. Al ser sexualmente dimórfico (los…

A pretty little deliсаte lemon-fасed саnopy dweller. The Black-throated Green wагbler Photo Courtesy of Instagram/@dirtroadpix The black-throated green wагbler (Setophaga virens) ranges in size from 11.5 to 14 centіmeters in length. In breeding colors, the male has a black chin, throat, and upper chest with a bright yellow fасe. His underside is mostly wһіte with black lines running…

The Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia: A Teeny Tiny Bird That Packs Quite A Visual Punch Despite Its Diminutive Size! The chestnut-breasted chlorophonia (Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys) is a bird measuring about 12 cm in length and weighing in at 16 to 18 g. It has a short tail and beak coupled with dark brown irises, dark gray legs, and a blackish bill along…