More birds from zoos in Florida
Oct 4, 2019 06:02:28 #
The brown pelican is readily distinguished from the American white pelican by its nonwhite plumage, smaller size, and habit of diving for fish from the air, as opposed to co-operative fishing from the surface. It and the Peruvian pelican are the only true marine pelican species.
Brown Pelican by Paul Sager, on Flickr
The Anhinga is a long-necked, long-tailed swimmer of southeastern swamps. Often seen perched on a snag above the water, with its wings half-spread to dry. It can vary its buoyancy in water, sometimes swimming with only head and neck above water (earning it the nickname of "Snakebird").
Anhinga
The sunbittern is an elegant bird with long features and plumage decorated in orange, brown and white. Native to tropical habitats in Guatamala and northern Brazil, they are typically found in lowlands, foothills and well-wooded banks of streams and creeks.
Sunbittern
The adult roseate spoonbill is most noted for its stunning pink color and its uniquely-shaped bill. It is the only one of the six spoonbill species with brilliantly colored plumage.
Roseate Spoonbill
In their natural habitat, salmon-crested cockatoos typically feed on various seeds, nuts and fruits, such as papaya, durian, langsat and rambutan. They can also feed on corn growing in fields, where they do considerable damage, and are therefore, considered a pest by farmers.
Salmon Crested Cockatoo
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Brown Pelican by Paul Sager, on Flickr
The Anhinga is a long-necked, long-tailed swimmer of southeastern swamps. Often seen perched on a snag above the water, with its wings half-spread to dry. It can vary its buoyancy in water, sometimes swimming with only head and neck above water (earning it the nickname of "Snakebird").
Anhinga
The sunbittern is an elegant bird with long features and plumage decorated in orange, brown and white. Native to tropical habitats in Guatamala and northern Brazil, they are typically found in lowlands, foothills and well-wooded banks of streams and creeks.
Sunbittern
The adult roseate spoonbill is most noted for its stunning pink color and its uniquely-shaped bill. It is the only one of the six spoonbill species with brilliantly colored plumage.
Roseate Spoonbill
In their natural habitat, salmon-crested cockatoos typically feed on various seeds, nuts and fruits, such as papaya, durian, langsat and rambutan. They can also feed on corn growing in fields, where they do considerable damage, and are therefore, considered a pest by farmers.
Salmon Crested Cockatoo
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Thank you Steve, nimbushopper, Tomfl101, Bultaco, chuckrem, John, Harold, Richard, Ken! Although all these birds were 'at zoos', maybe some were wild birds who liked hanging out at the zoo rather than being exhibits. The keepers at Brevard said the cookatoo had been a pet and the owner passed. He could 'talk' and whistle and seemed to enjoy his hour+ photoshoot and attention.
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CHG_CANON wrote:
The brown pelican is readily distinguished from th... (show quote)
beautiful...every one...good job!
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Oct 5, 2019 06:20:16 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
The brown pelican is readily distinguished from th... (show quote)
Excellent set of images Paul.
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