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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).
The masked trogon (Trogon personatus) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is fairly common in humid highland forests in South America, mainly the Andes and tepuis.
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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
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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
The masked lapwing, also known as the masked plover and often called the spur-winged plover or just plover in its native range, is a large, common and conspicuous bird native to Australia, particularly the northern and eastern parts of the continent, New Zealand and New Guinea. Wikipedia
Male is iridescent green on breast, head, and back; female is brown. Namesake dark mask is usually obvious, especially on females. Nearly identical to Collared Trogon but very little overlap; Masked is almost always found at higher elevations. Where both are possible, look especially at tail pattern on males: large white tips on underside of tail feathers, otherwise dark with very fine white barring. On females, look for evenly barred undertail with large white tips combined with contrasting black face
Sylvan Heights Bird Park
Scotland Neck, North Carolina USA
Sylvan Heights is home to breeding populations of some of the world’s rarest waterfowl. In some cases, fewer than 250 individuals of these species remain in the wild, and the collaborative captive breeding programs taking place here may be their last barrier against extinction.
Masked Lapwings are found in Australia and New Zealand, the masked lapwing is a relatively large bird mostly found in wetlands as well as on beaches and other coasts; this species is highly adaptable and is usually seen in developed areas as well, They nest on open ground and will jealously guard their territory against any intruders
Masked Lapwing. No post-processing done to photo, only cropped. Nikon NEF (RAW) files available. NPP Straight Photography at noPhotoShopping.com
An odd-looking Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles) in Seletar Country Club.
Note: The Masked Lapwing is not a local species, but a native of Australia. In 2005/2006, some Masked Lapwings escaped from the Singapore Zoological Garden and became free ranging within the zoo vicinity. Later, a number of them established a self-sustaining, breeding colony at Seletar Country Club. The Masked Lapwing is now considered a feral species of Singapore.
*Note: More pics of Birds in my Wild Avian Friends Album.
The masked lapwing, or Plover, is a large, common and conspicuous bird native to Australia, particularly the northern and eastern parts of the continent, New Zealand and New Guinea. It spends most of its time on the ground searching for food such as insects and worms, and has several distinctive calls. Wikipedia
Masked Trogon
Trogon personatus
Trogon enmascarado
Familia (Family): Trogonidae
Taxonomía (Taxonomy): SACC
Lugar (Taken in): El Retiro, Antioquia, Colombia
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It'd just finished chowing down a worm, I did get a photo of it while it was pulling out the worm but most of the bird was in the shade and you could barely notice the worm.
Cezanne colored pencils on Canson recycled paper, 9x12". Pigma Micron fineliners for details.
Masked Tityra was on my to-see list, and I did see them every morning. But they are quite skulky and like to keep their distance. Even when I was able to observe them unnoticed, they usually stayed hidden in the canopy and never gave me a good photo opportunity.