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A male Masked Trogon on an early morn at Reserva Proaves El Dorado, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia.
Masked Trogon
Trogon personatus
Trogon enmascarado
Familia (Family): Trogonidae
Taxonomía (Taxonomy): SACC
Lugar (Taken in): El Retiro, Antioquia, Colombia
© Wilmer Quiceno
Instagram: @wilmer.quiceno
While I was looking for small birds in the brush near our house in northeastern Colorado, the rustling I saw along the irrigation canal turned out to be three young raccoons playing in the shallow water!
Masked boobies are spectacular divers, plunging vertically at high speed from 12 - 100 m at least 2 to 3 m into the sea.
The prey is swallowed underwater.
Climate change is leading to a rise in water temperatures, resulting in coral deaths. Especially as their habitat, the coral reefs, is under severe pressure.
Without corals, there is no habitat for masked boobies and many other sea creatures. Due to overfishing, the birds have to fly further + longer to find enough food, which is very exhausting, resulting in a higher mortality rate.
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Maskentölpel sind spektakuläre Taucher, stürzen sich senkrecht, mit hoher Geschwindigkeit aus 12 - 100 m mindestens 2 bis 3 m ins Meer.
Die Beute wird unter Wasser verschluckt.
Der Klimawandel führt zu einem Anstieg der Wassertemperaturen, dadurch Korallensterben. Zumal ihr Lebensraum, die Korallenriffe, unter starkem Druck steht.
Ohne Korallen kein Lebensraum für Maskentölpel, und viele andere Meeresbewohner. Aufgrund der Überfischung müssen die Vögel weiter + länger fliegen, um genügend Nahrung zu finden, was sehr anstrengend ist, dadurch höhere Sterblichkeitsrate.
Masked Flowerpiercer - Santa Rosa Bird Lodge, (The Birdwatcher's House, Mindo, Ecuador
Bird Species # (409) that I photographed and placed on my Flickr Photostream. Overall goal is 1000.
eBird Report and listing details - macaulaylibrary.org/asset/252047541#_ga=2.143115964.80687...
Masked lapwing (Plover) it has that 'surprised' look as it had just finished ruffling up its feathers.
Scientific name: Vanellus miles
Ulladulla
South Coast of New South Wales
Australia
Nikon D850
Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm f5.6E ED VR
Species # 1378
The Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata) is a medium-sized passerine bird. It has traditionally been placed in the cotinga or the tyrant flycatcher family, but evidence strongly suggests that it is better placed in Tityridae, (1) where it is now placed by the South American Classification Committee.
1) "Proposal (#313) to South American Classification Committee: Adopt the Family Tityridae". South American Classification Committee. 2007. Archived from the original on 2008-05-08.
Usually there's a lovely collection of Birds sitting amongst the rocks on the edge of the Hutt River. That can include Red Billed Gulls, Southern Black-Backed Gulls, Pied Stilts, Mallards, and numerous Masked Lapwings...
Today, there was just one of the latter - who kept walking further and further out onto the river bed... And then, with a loud screech, it took off down the river, never to be seen again!
Disappointing, but ah well: you win some and sometimes you lose some - or... did I...???
Thanks (once again) for taking the time and the trouble to leave a thought beneath this photo Folks! It's always nice to hear from you, and your comments are always very much appreciated...!
The Masked Lapwing is sometimes referred to as the Spur-winged Plover because each of its wings is armed with a yellow spur at the ‘elbow’
A pair that I see fairly often on my walks, I am pretty sure that the female is sitting on eggs currently.
Masked Lapwing. No post-processing done to photo. Nikon NEF (RAW) files available. NPP Straight Photography at noPhotoShopping.com
The masked trogon is a mid-sized trogon, averaging 27 centimetres (11 in) in length and 56 grams (2.0 oz) in mass. Like all trogons, it displays sexual dimorphism. The upperparts, head, and upper chest of the male are variously glossy green, reddish-bronze, or golden-green (depending on the subspecies). The belly and lower breast are red; the latter separated from the greenish upper chest by a narrow white band.
Diglossa cyanea - Masked Flowerpiercer - Diglosa de Antifaz.
Diglossa
Gr. diglossos double-tongued; speaking two languages.
cyane / cyanea
L. cyaneus dark-blue, sea-blue (Gr. kuaneos dark-blue).
Flickr Friday theme "Lace" I bought this mask some time ago--thinking I could maybe have some kind of fun with it (that never happened) . It was tucked away and unused until today.
Thank you again to Flickr Friday for the inspiration.
On my plot.
Thanks for your visits, comments, faves, invites, etc. I really appreciate it very much.
Masked lapwing showing the spurs that stick out from their wings when they are in flight.
Scientific name: Vanellus miles
In the lush surrounds of Puerto Nariño, Amazonas, I was fortunate to encounter the radiant Masked Crimson Tanager (Ramphocelus nigrogularis), a vision of scarlet amidst the green tapestry of the Amazon. This image was crafted with the intent to not just document, but to accentuate the stark contrast and vivid coloration that nature has so artistically bestowed upon this bird.
Through my lens, the challenge was to isolate the tanager's intense reds against a busy, yet beautifully muted background, without losing the bird to its environment. Strategic use of natural light and composition allowed me to capture the detail and texture of the bird's plumage, highlighting the juxtaposition of its striking mask and the iridescent sheen of its bill. This image is a celebration of life in its most vibrant form and a testament to the rich biodiversity that thrives within Colombia's unique ecosystems.
©2023 Adam Rainoff
sometimes referred to as Spur-winged Plover or Masked Plover.
Scientific name: V. m. novaehollandiae.
Native to Australia, New Zealand & New Guinea
Olympus E-M5 II / Olympus 12-40mm F2.8
Sincere thanks for your views, faves and comments.
Masked Lapwing
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Nesting season is over for these birds, so its mostly a token flypast and loud cry effort.
This one had the spurs well on display.
A little tootle to Hartlepool to see this vagrant.
A well behaved bunch of birders all keeping their distance from each other(and the bird).
A new one for me.
Most Sundays, Japanese youth who like to dress up in visual kei, cosplay, gothic lolita, and other over-the-top outfits hang out on the bridge in front of Meiji Jingu Shrine and pose for the numerous photographers and tourists.
Added to the Cream of the Crop as my most fav'd and most viewed photo.
Harajuku, Tokyo, 2003