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This very distinctive bird known as crestudo (in Spanish) or lark-like brushrunner (Coryphistera alaudina) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae, native to south-central South America.

About this picture: not sure what he was looking at but certainly something or someone on the floor got his attention 😊

More details about these beautiful little guys can be found in the description of a picture from this bird species that I posted on Oct 22, 2024, available at: www.flickr.com/photos/195564216@N07/54086334734/

The eared dove (Zenaida auriculata) is a New World dove, resident breeder throughout South America, and on the offshore islands from the Grenadines southwards. Known in Spanish as torcaza or tórtola among other names.

In the Córdoba region in Argentina, the eared doves are known as palomas doradas because of the shining feathers sometimes present in their plumage.

Doves have long been regarded as symbols of peace, purity, and love. Their graceful flight and gentle demeanor have enchanted cultures worldwide. From ancient civilizations to modern societies, the dove has remained a powerful emblem of hope and spirituality.

For more info:
- es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zenaida_auriculata
- sib.gob.ar/ficha.php?especie=ANIMALIA*Zenaida*auriculata
- natureloaded.com/the-mystery-of-the-dove-unveiling-its-sy...

Talampaya National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Talampaya) is a national park located in the east/centre of La Rioja Province, Argentina. It was designated a provincial reserve in 1975, a national park in 1997, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Here are the sediments of the Triassic Period, accumulated over millions of years in the depths of the planet, exposed during the process of formation of the Andes Mountains. The force of nature prevails in the reddish walls sculpted by water and wind, in the flight of condors embracing the Canyon, in the sky and the pure air of this semi-desert.

Among its most famous geological features is the Talampaya Canyon, a breathtaking gorge that rises up to 150 meters high. The canyon and surrounding areas showcase natural sculptures and formations, including the Monk (at the right of my picture), the Tower, and the Cathedral, silent testaments of the erosive power of water and wind over the ages...

For more info:
- es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parque_nacional_Talampaya
- www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/ambiente/parquesnacionales/...
- talampaya.com/en/the-canyon/
- nationalparksassociation.org/argentina-national-parks/tal...

A little treasure from my archives:
Beautiful synchrony and integration of light and Autumn colours from the sky, the trees and the water in complete harmony with the atmosphere.

Baie Alexander, Lac Meech, Parc Gatineau, Chelsea, Québec, Canada

Benteveo or great kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus), also known as bienteveo común, wichi or güichichi, ajisero pitogüé and cristofué.

This is my second image from this determined and beautiful bird. For more details, please see the first one I uploaded on Nov 10, 2024 available at: www.flickr.com/photos/195564216@N07/54130090799/

Let's look up! —this beautiful male green-barred woodpecker seems to be telling us. So, let's look up, the best is yet to come; not in drones or UFOs, but from our own hearts ❤️

The carpintero real (in Spanish), green-barred woodpecker or green-barred flicker (Colaptes melanochloros) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

For more info:
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green-barred_woodpecker
- www.fcv.unl.edu.ar/aves/carpintero-real/

Merry Christmas to everyone, let’s all flow in harmony with the love/light of the Universe.

In photography, same as in life, some pictures turn out to be so good when we least expect them to. This is what happened when I got this picture from this little guy in my backyard at dusk time, I did not expect it to look so great (well, I feel really proud of this unexpected result 😊). As someone unknown wrote: “Things might not always go as you planned but they’ll always end up as they should.”

The calandria or chalk-browed mockingbird (Mimus saturninus) is a bird in the family mimidae widely distributed in South America. More details about this gorgeous species can be found in the description of a picture I uploaded on Oct 27, 2024 and available at: www.flickr.com/photos/195564216@N07/54097483401/

This is a species of bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. It is a very social bird, strongly associated with human habitation, and can live in urban or rural settings

The male's plumage (bird in the left of my picture) is grey on the underparts, somewhat darker on the cheeks and crown. Between the beak and eyes there is a black band resembling a mask. The female's plumage (bird in the right) is almost uniformly grey on the underparts and breast, with a brownish tone on the wings, crown and tail, and a lighter superciliary band.

For more info:
- es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passer_domesticus
- www.fcv.unl.edu.ar/aves/gorrion/

This is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It breeds in the austral spring and summer, is monogamous and is thought to mate for life.

This is a confident bird, very active, mobile and acrobatic, so not really easy to photograph. So far, this is the only good picture I have been able to get so from this beautiful bird.

The little guy in my picture looks curious but not sure about what.

For more info:
- es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoseisura_lophotes
- www.avesdelapatagonia.com.ar/cachotx1.htm

Last Sept 28th. I published another picture of this beautiful bird but I think this one better honors the radiant beauty of this species of sparrow known also as the sparrow of the new world (gorrión del nuevo mundo).

The rufous-collared sparrow or Andean sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis) —chingolo común— is an American sparrow found in a wide range of habitats, often near humans, from the extreme south-east of Mexico to Tierra del Fuego. More details about this species are provided in my previous picture at: www.flickr.com/photos/195564216@N07/54028028654/

It turned out that the cute couple of southern martins in my previous picture is a couple of lovely parents nesting in the roof, this picture shows one of the little parents flying into their nest.

It is possible: humans and nature can live in harmony.

This species: southern martins —golondrinas negras or sureñas (Progne elegans). Some authors place the species as: Progne modesta. More details are provided in the description of my previous picture.

This cute couple of southern martins or golondrinas negras or sureñas (Progne elegans) did not seem very happy when they noticed that my lens was watching and disturbing their lovely get together on that roof, sorry little guys but you were looking so cute!.

This is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native to South America, it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay, and has been observed in Chile on very rare occasions. They live on sea coasts, in river ravines or reservoirs, and are also often seen in urban areas. They nest in hollows of ravines or on roofs and ceilings of houses.

At first glance, they appear completely black; in more detail, the male has metallic blue tones on the back and belly, unlike the female, which has a grey ventral area with dark streaks.

Some authors place this species as: Progne modesta

For more info:
- es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progne_elegans
- avesdepatagonia.blogspot.com/2014/08/golondrina-negra-pro...

This gorgeous and determined little guy is a benteveo or great kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus), also known as bienteveo común,​ wichi or güichichi, ajisero pitogüé and cristofué,​ among other local names. It is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae native to tropical America (Neotropics), where it is widely distributed from the south of the United States to central Argentina.

Great kiskadees are monogamous and defend their territory. Not being appreciated as songbirds, they are not usually kept caged and therefore have luckily escaped the depredations of poaching for pet trade.

For more info:
- es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitangus_sulphuratus
- www.bioenciclopedia.com/benteveo-917.html

The trepatroncos, chinchero grande or scimitar-billed woodcreeper (Drymornis bridgesii) is a species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

For more info:
- es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drymornis_bridgesii
- faunayfloradelargentinanativa.blogspot.com/2011/01/chinch...

The calandria grande or chalk-browed mockingbird (Mimus saturninus) is a bird in the family mimidae widely distributed in South America. The genus of this species, Mimus, refers to the species' mimetic ability. So, these guys do not only stand out for their melodious song but also for their ability to imitate the sounds of other birds and animals.

About this picture: I felt really happy for having this cute little guy posing so nicely from my backyard’s young almond tree.

For more info:
- es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimus_saturninus
- faunayfloradelargentinanativa.blogspot.com/2011/01/caland...

The crestudo or lark-like brushrunner (Coryphistera alaudina) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae, native to south-central South America. Known for its charming behaviors and unique adaptations, this species plays a vital role in its ecosystem, primarily as a consumer of insects and seed dispersal.

Interestingly, the Lark-like Brushrunner has been observed mobbing larger birds of prey when they venture too close to its nesting area, showing their courage and protective instincts particularly during the breeding season.

For more info:
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lark-like_brushrunner
- www.aviandiscovery.com/bird-identification/lark-like-brus...

It took me some time to identify the species of this beautiful little guy and hope I got it right.

The zorzal chalchalero or creamy-bellied thrush (Turdus amaurochalinus) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae; widely distributed in forests and meadows in South America, in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. It lives alone or in pairs. The singing is varied, sometimes with a voice similar to a meow. It walks and jumps, and searches for food from the ground up to 8 m. high.

For more info:
- es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turdus_amaurochalinus
- www.fcv.unl.edu.ar/aves/zorzal-chalchalero/

The caminera colorada or rufous-banded miner (Geositta rufipennis) is a species of bird in the subfamily Sclerurinae, the leaftossers and miners, of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. It is terrestrial and solitary, sometimes in pairs; in winter they gather in small flocks. It breeds during the austral summer with some latitudinal variation, and is assumed to be monogamous.

As far as I found, the cute guy in my picture belongs to the sub-species ottowi distributed in Sierras de Cordoba, in west central Argentina.

For more info:
- aves-argentina.blogspot.com/2015/12/caminera-colorada-geo...
- es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geositta_rufipennis
- avibase.bsc-eoc.org/species.jsp?avibaseid=903359CA86C24FC0

The rufous-collared sparrow or Andean sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis) —chingolo común— is an American sparrow found in a wide range of habitats, often near humans, from the extreme south-east of Mexico to Tierra del Fuego. The adult has a stubby grey bill, and a grey head with broad black stripes on the crown sides, and thinner stripes through the eye and below the cheeks. Young birds have a duller, indistinct head pattern, with brown stripes and a buff ground colour. They lack the rufous collar and have streaked underparts.

Throughout its wide distribution range, it breeds at all times of the year, but only locally during defined seasons. The breeding season is usually limited by the availability of food and, ultimately, by rainfall.

For more info:
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rufous-collared_sparrow
- www.diversidadyunpocodetodo.com/chingolo-comun-zonotrichi...

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