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What Bird?🦜🦜
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"Birders often struggle to tell my species apart from another similar-looking—but no-longer considered as closely related as first thought—bird of prey. Notice my rounded tail feathers and capped head; what juvenile North American hawk am I?" Image description: A high-resolution, vertical close-up photo of a juvenile bird of prey perched on a thin black metal fence loop. The hawk is facing away from the camera but has its head turned sharply to the left, looking back over its shoulder with a piercing yellow eye. Its feathers are a mix of brown and grey with prominent white spots on its back and wings. The long, straight tail features thick, horizontal dark brown and light grey bands. Its talons are visible gripping the metal bar against a soft, blurred brown background. Gemini 3 (Edited) 📷: Photo by Malibuskiboats via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/malibuskiboats-9302012/ f7b71531b0c0b48f.jpg 🌏 Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax) The Wedge-tailed Eagle is a large, dark-brown to black eagle with a distinctive wedge-shaped tail. It's Australia's largest bird of prey, also found in southern Papua New Guinea. Highly aerial, it soars on thermals, hunts live prey, and also scavenges. Two subspecies are recognised. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Fun fact: They've been known to work together in groups to hunt large prey. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/wedge-tailed-eagle-eagle-bird-9781524/ GRPS 80ac41363910f072.jpg 🌍 Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) The Hamerkop (Hammerhead in English) also known as the Hammerhead Stork, or Umbrette, is a medium-sized, brown wading bird with a distinctive hammer-shaped head crest. It is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula, typically inhabiting wetlands, forests, and savannas near water. Known for its industrious nature, the Hamerkop is a prolific and compulsive nest builder, creating massive, domed nests out of sticks. These birds are usually seen in pairs, foraging for fish and amphibians in shallow water. Two subspecies are recognized. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Pixel-mixer via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/hammer-head-bird-animals-1105395/ CQDR 28445c50164e4668.jpg 🌍 Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) The Western Yellow Wagtail is a small, slender bird with a bright yellow underside and an olive-green back. Males are more vibrant than females. Its most notable feature is its constantly wagging tail, which gives it its name. They are found across Europe and Asia and migrate to Africa for the winter. It feeds on insects and lives in open, wet habitats. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Ten subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Photo by karsten_madsen via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-wagtail-migratory-birds-beak-6352067/ KSEX 53b17e20ef7b8dce.jpg "I'm a dark, stocky bird, about 21 cm (8 in) long, with a short tail and a relatively long, pointed beak. In the breeding season, my plumage is an iridescent purple and green, flecked with creamy white spots. In winter, I become more speckled. I'm often found in large, noisy flocks, especially at dusk when we perform spectacular aerial displays called murmurations." 2.5 Flash (Edited) What bird am I? 📷: Photo by TheOtherKev via Pixabay fad6e56295e37c9f.jpg 🌎 Whistling Heron (Syrigma sibilatrix) The Whistling Heron is a medium-sized heron found in South America. Its appearance is notable for its pale bluish-grey body, cinnamon-coloured neck, and a striking black crown with plumes. It also has a unique pink bill with a black tip. Unlike most herons, it is often found in drier grasslands and pastures in addition to wetlands. It is a solitary or paired bird, known for its slow, deliberate movements while foraging. Its name comes from the distinct, shrill whistle it produces, especially during flight. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/whistling-heron-chiffon-7536089/ MESI f35437cdece8d2ae.jpg 🌏 Singing Honeyeater (Gavicalis virescens) The Singing Honeyeater is a medium-sized bird with a grey-brown body and olive tints to its wings and tail. A distinctive black stripe runs through its eye, with a secondary yellow stripe below. Widespread across most of mainland Australia, they inhabit a variety of environments from arid shrublands to urban parks. They are omnivores, feeding on nectar, insects, and fruit. Known for their loud, melodious song, they are territorial and will aggressively defend their patch, especially during breeding. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/singing-honeyeater-bird-8909936/ DNRB 16ed270b6588e27b.jpg "Which bright green parakeet, native to South America, is known for its energetic chattering and the distinctive yellow markings on its wings?" 2.5 Flash (Edited) What bird am I? 📷: Photo by Bergheimatfilm via Pixabay a6b635504b3d4292.jpg 🌍 Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) The Lilac-breasted Roller is a spectacularly coloured bird with a lilac throat and breast, a turquoise belly, and brilliant blue wings visible in flight. Found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, it prefers open woodlands and savannas. Known for its acrobatic courtship displays, the bird perches on high vantage points to spot insects and small animals on the ground before swooping down to catch its prey. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Two subspecies are recognized. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Global_Traveler via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/african-africa-bird-safari-4915992/ AASV f9fedaca5b3b1f6f.jpg "I'm a small and stocky shorebird, known for my bright orange legs and my unique habit of using my bill to flip over rocks and shells to find food. During the breeding season, I sport a distinctive black, white, and russet-coloured "harlequin" pattern on my back and head." 2.5 Flash (Edited) What bird am I? 📷: Photo by paulbr75 via Pixabay 48841e65830b8280.jpg