Conspicuous white ear tufts and white wing bars are accompanied by a vibrantly yellow neck and shoulder band. MEET THE STITCHBIRD (HIHI) The stitchbird or hihi (Notiomystis cincta) is a bird now only found on New Zealand’s offshore islands and fenced mainland reserves. Males have a dark velvet cap and white ear-tufts, which can be …
A small bird often found in the canopy of forest borders and lighter wooded areas where it often forages with mixed-species flocks. MEET THE RUFOUS-HEADED TANAGER The rufous-headed tanager (Hemithraupis ruficapilla) is a bird with olive-green upper parts and a yellow rump. The head is rufous colored fading to cinnamon on the breast. There are …
A cute little songbird with a highly distinctive, perfectly framed dark chocolate crest. MEET THE TAIWAN YUHINA The Taiwan yuhina (Yuhina brunneiceps), also known as Formosan yuhina, is a medium-sized yuhina measuring 13 cm in length. They sport a black mustachioed face, a white throat, and greyish underparts. The wings are a shade of olive-green …
Often the smallest bird you will find in a mixed flock, these birds stand out with their small pointed bills, white eye arcs, and yellow breast. MEET THE NORTHERN PARULA The northern parula (Setophaga americana) is a small 11 cm long bird with mainly blue-grey upperparts, with a greenish back patch and two white wing …
A highly unique, equally small tanager, widespread in lowlands and foothills up to an altitude of up to1,800 m. MEET THE SWALLOW TANAGER The swallow tanager (Tersina viridis) is a bird species measuring 14.5 to 15 cm in length with a broad flat bill. Being sexually dimorphic (the sexes of the same species exhibit different …
A small dumpy bird is transformed into a sight to behold by a mixture of rich vermilion and velvety black! MEET THE SOUTHERN RED BISHOP The southern red bishop or red bishop (Euplectes orix) breeding male has eclipse plumage, which is plumage that changes color during the breeding season. Breeding males are extremely brightly colored …
A beautiful bird covered in a delicate coat of outstanding powder blue. MEET THE BLUE-GRAY TANAGER The blue-gray tanager (Thraupis episcopus) measures around 18 cm in length and weighs in at around 35 grams. Adult birds have a pale-gray head with darker upperparts and pale blue-gray underneath. Their bills are quite short and thick. They …
El Gigante, a magnificent bull, has shattered the world record as the largest bull ever witnessed, standing proudly at an astounding height of 12 meters and weighing an impressive 14 tons. This remarkable bull, named El Gigante, captivated the attention of millions of people from around the world during a recent event held in Spain. …
The Naupa Huaca Portal appears to have been constructed with sophisticated technology, as evidenced by its precise lines, sharp angles, and smooth surfaces. The Naupa Huaca structure, which is ancient, exhibits strong indications of advanced technology. Additionally, it appears to have some sort of connection to other civilizations around the world. Is it possible that …
The theory that an ancient, advanced civilization once existed on Earth is supported by a wealth of evidence found globally. However, many aspects of this theory remain unexplained. The simultaneous emergence of megalithic structures in many ancient civilizations remains a mystery. Despite various explanations put forth, the reason for this remains unclear. One theory is …
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