This male House Finch was photographed in a yard setting, showing its characteristic red plumage and streaked flanks while perched on a narrow branch.
This page simply reformats the Flickr public Atom feed for purposes of finding inspiration through random exploration. These images are not being copied or stored in any way by this website, nor are any links to them or any metadata about them. All images are © their owners unless otherwise specified.
This site is a busybee project and is supported by the generosity of viewers like you.
This male House Finch was photographed in a yard setting, showing its characteristic red plumage and streaked flanks while perched on a narrow branch.
A male House Finch perches on a narrow branch in my Arkansas yard. Males show red plumage on the head and chest, which is influenced by the pigments in their diet.
Bathed in golden silence, the scarlet ibis stood like a flame resting on bark — a living ember between shadow and light.
No sound. No rush. Just this fleeting instant, where nature dared to burn with elegance.
"Cardinal Bath Reflection" by Patti Deters. I was lucky to see and photograph this Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) as he splashed around taking a bath in a small puddle. The otherwise calm water created a reflection so perfect you can even see the glint in his eye! This adult male cardinal, easily identifiable by its red feathers, pointy crest, and black mask around the beak, is a common yet charismatic songbird found across North and Central America - this particular bird was photographed at Laguna Seca Ranch in southern Texas, USA. The bird's crimson plumage is so vibrant, he almost looks like a tiny flame flickering on the water. Thank you for viewing this square picture. If you like outdoor nature photography, please enjoy more birds, animals, and other wildlife images at patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/cardinal-bath-reflection....
With wings ablaze in radiant red and tipped in bold black, the scarlet ibis stretches in a moment of sheer visual poetry. Native to the wetlands and coastal regions of northern South America and the Caribbean, this brilliantly colored bird owes its fiery hue to a diet rich in crustaceans. Perched high and poised, it catches the golden light against a cerulean sky—an avian flame flickering atop a weathered branch. Both exotic and elegant, the scarlet ibis is a living brushstroke across nature’s canvas.
"Red and Gold - Cardinal Perch' by Patti Deters. Perched gracefully on a flowering tree branch adorned with clusters of small, bright yellow flowers, a striking Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) showcases its vivid red plumage against a soft, blurred background. The bright yellow flowers belong to the palo verde tree (Parkinsonia florida), a native desert plant known for its drought tolerance and spring blooms. This adult male cardinal, easily identifiable by its crest and black mask around the beak, is a common yet charismatic songbird found across North and Central America - this particular bird was photographed at Laguna Seca Ranch in southern Texas, USA. The bird's crimson plumage is so vibrant, he almost looks like a flame flickering on the green stem of the palo verde. Thank you for viewing this picture. If you like outdoor nature photography, please enjoy more birds, animals, and other wildlife images at patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/red-and-gold-cardinal-pe....
Close up view of a resting Pink Flamingo at the zoo. Picture taking at San Antonio zoo, Texas.
House Finch 25507
Photography by Mark Myhaver
A small, adult, male bird with red and brown plumage is perched on a lichen-covered branch, looking off into the distance. The background is a softly blurred blend of earthy tones, creating a serene natural setting.
Sonoran Desert
Oro Valley
Arizona
USA
A scarlet ibis is looking for food in a small pond. The vibrant red plumage of the bird contrasts strikingly with the neutral tones of the surrounding environment.
Cardinalis cardinalis (Cardinalidae - Cardinalidés)
He seems a kind sort... always shows up with his little "missus".... sits close to her, flies down to the water basin with her, sings to her and in general is very attentive. I never see her singing, but I do notice his beak open where there are songs.... so now I must go look it up... do the females sing as well? Don't know yet.
So colourful in contrast to the sort of drab, soft greys of his little lady....as with most birds... the guys get all the nice clothes.
There are quite a few flitting in and out this year compared to the one or two I've see in years past... there are usually a couple around..but, this time... several ... and, very visible as you can see. Can't miss 'em.
Male House Finch... we call them Mr. Chirpy because of their singing if you didn't see my explanation on the previous photo.
"Bumblebearies"
Red Kite - ESoF 25-04-2015 IMG_0207
Red Kite - Whipsnade 06-03-2015 5D2A7460
Red Kite - Whipsnade 06-03-2015 5D2A9431
The American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is a large species of flamingo closely related to the greater flamingo and Chilean flamingo. It was formerly considered conspecific with the greater flamingo, but that treatment is now widely viewed as incorrect due to a lack of evidence. It is also known as the Caribbean flamingo although it is present in the Galápagos Islands. In Cuba it is also known as the greater flamingo.[citation needed] It is the only flamingo that naturally inhabits North America.
The American flamingo breeds in the Galápagos, coastal Colombia, Venezuela and nearby islands, Trinidad and Tobago, along the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, Cuba, Hispaniola, The Bahamas, Virgin Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. The population in Galapagos differs genetically from that in the Caribbean, and the Galapagos flamingos are statistically smaller, exhibit differences in body shape sexual dimorphism, and lay smaller eggs. The American flamingo was also found in southern Florida, but since the arrival of Europeans it has been all but eradicated there, sightings today are usually considered to be escapees, although at least one bird banded as a chick in the Yucatán Peninsula has been sighted in Everglades National Park, and others may be vagrant birds from Cuba. Large flocks of flamingos are still known to visit Florida from time to time, most notably in 2014, when a very large flock of over 147 flamingos temporarily stayed at Stormwater Treatment Area 2, on Lake Okeechobee, with a few returning the following year. It is however unknown if these flamingos are actually wild flamingos from elsewhere, or are simply escapees from the captive population at Hialeah Park. From a distance, untrained eyes can also confuse it with the roseate spoonbill.
Its preferred habitats are similar to that of its relatives: saline lagoons, mudflats, and shallow brackish coastal or inland lakes. An example habitat is the Petenes mangroves ecoregion of the Yucatán.
The American flamingo is a large wading bird with reddish-pink plumage. Like all flamingos, it lays a single chalky white egg on a mud mound, between May and August; incubation until hatching takes from 28 to 32 days; both parents brood the young for a period of up to 6 years when they reach sexual maturity. Their life expectancy of 40 years is one of the longest in birds.
Adult American flamingos are smaller on average than greater flamingos but are the largest flamingos in the Americas. They measure from 120 to 145 cm (47 to 57 in) tall. The males weigh an average of 2.8 kg (6.2 lb), while females average 2.2 kg (4.9 lb). Most of its plumage is pink, giving rise to its earlier name of rosy flamingo and differentiating adults from the much paler greater flamingo. The wing coverts are red, and the primary and secondary flight feathers are black. The bill is pink and white with an extensive black tip. The legs are entirely pink. The call is a goose-like honking.
Whipsnade 12-04-2010 P1020681
Whipsnade 06-03-2015 5D2A9179
The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) adult (with pink feathers) and juveniles (with grey feathers) seen in Pulicat (SHAR Road) a few hours ago.
Rare but true, this flock of about 100 were close to the road, grazing peacefully all the minute crustaceans and nutrition that they can find. They make best use of their conical piston-like tongue (just as the shape of their beak) to both suck in water with food and pump out water only, wherein the ridges of the beak act as sieves or filters that retain food particles, while releasing water.
The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) adult (with pink feathers) and juveniles (with grey feathers) seen in Pulicat (SHAR Road) a few hours ago.
Rare but true, this flock of about 100 were close to the road, grazing peacefully all the minute crustaceans and nutrition that they can find. They make best use of their conical piston-like tongue (just as the shape of their beak) to both suck in water with food and pump out water only, wherein the ridges of the beak act as sieves or filters that retain food particles, while releasing water.
