Hey, Up There 66, All Of Our Top Photos Up To The Week Ending 06/12/2022!
Here you will find all of our best photos on onebigbirdcage.com up to the week ending 06/12/2022!
The golden-crowned tanager
The golden-crowned tanager (Iridosornis rufivertex), is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family. A bright blue bird both above and below, with a black head and a bright yellow cap. The under-tail coverts are more of a rust color.
Rüppell’s weaver (Ploceus galbula)
Rüppell’s weaver (Ploceus galbula) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the northern Afrotropics. The species is named after the German zoologist and explorer Eduard Rüppell (1794–1884).
The Nile Valley Sunbird
The Nile Valley Sunbird (Hedydipna metallica) is a bird measuring 17 cm (6¾ in) with a long decurved bill.
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–A bright standout gem of a bird covered in scarlet plumage speckled with white pearl-like spots!
Breeding males have a 5 cm long fork-shaped tail.
The pyrrhuloxia
The pyrrhuloxia or desert cardinal (Cardinalis sinuatus) is a medium-sized North American song bird found in the American southwest and northern Mexico.
The horned guan
The horned guan (Oreophasis derbianus) is an impressive, unmistakable bird that is named for the unusual red “horn” of bare skin at the tip of its head.
The willy (or willie) wagtail
The willy (or willie) wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is a common and familiar bird throughout much of its range, of Australia, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, the Bismarck Archipelago, and Eastern Indonesia. Living in most habitats apart from thick forests.
The violet-backed starling
The violet-backed starling (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster), also known as the plum-coloured starling or amethyst starling, is a species that can be found throughout much of Sub-Saharan African, preferring to stay away from the dense rainforest of the Congo Basin, and more arid parts of the region.
The blue-footed booby
The blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) is a marine bird native to the eastern Pacific Ocean’s subtropical and tropical regions.
The collared aracari
The collared aracari or collared araçari (Pteroglossus torquatus) is a toucan, a near-passerine bird. It breeds from southern Mexico (North America) to Panama; also Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and Costa Rica.
The cherry-throated tanager
The cherry-throated tanager (Nemosia rourei) is a bird with an ashy grey upperside, with a darker back and a lighter shade on the top of the head. A wide black mask extends from the forehead across the eyes, almost meeting at the nape.
The rufous paradise flycatcher
The rufous paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone cinnamomea) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in Indonesia and the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.(Terpsiphone cinnamomea) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in Indonesia and the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
The Azure-shouldered tanager
The azure-shouldered tanager (Thraupis cyanoptera) is really quite stunning to see. They are native to Brazil, particularly in the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil, preferring the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests in the area.
The harpy eagle
The harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is a neotropical species of eagle. It is also called the American harpy eagle to distinguish it from the Papuan eagle, which is sometimes known as the New Guinea harpy eagle or Papuan harpy eagle.
The masked cardinal
The masked cardinal (Paroaria nigrogenis), is a species of bird where both sexes look similar measuring about 16.5 and weighing about 23 g.
The Mangrove Warbler
The Mangrove Warbler is a sub-species of the Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) a bird more commonly seen in North America. Although this warbler prefers a more tropical climate, such as Mexico or Central America, small numbers are seen in the southeastern corner of Texas where a colony as started.
The violet-tailed sylph
The violet-tailed sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) is a species of hummingbird in the “coquettes”, tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
The green broadbill
The green broadbill (Calyptomena viridis) also known as the lesser green broadbill is a small species of bird that is often missed by people as it blends in with its surroundings.
The masked tityra
The masked tityra (Tityra semifasciata) is a bird about 8 inches in length. It has a thick hooked red bill with a black tip, a black face mask with red around its eyes, a black band on its tail feathers, black flight feathers, and gray legs and feet.
The turquoise tanager
The turquoise tanager (Tangara mexicana) is a medium-sized bird measuring around 13 -14cm (5.5 inches) in length, including its tail. They weigh in at about 20 grams.
The yellow-faced grassquit
The yellow-faced grassquit (Tiaris olivaceus) is a tiny bird measuring 3.9 – 4.2 inches (10 – 10.7 cm) in length, weighing in at a paltry 0.28 – 0.35 oz (8 – 10 grams). The male has a black forehead, and black on the sides of his face, chest, and of his throat. His crown, back, wing coverts, and tails are olive green.
The common green magpie
The common green magpie (Cissa chinensis), is a member of the crow family. Not surprisingly, this species of Magpie got its name from its mainly vivid green color.
The red-headed woodpecker
The red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is a beautiful bird with its red head and snow-white body, both males and females share these bold bright colors, though juveniles appear more subdued in brown, black and white.
The northern cardinal
The northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a bird that is so hard to resist. They are lively, bright, and lovely singers. At around 9 inches long, they have a wingspan of 12 inches.
The black-spotted barbet
The black-spotted barbet (Capito niger) is a species measuring an average of 7.5 inches or 19 cm in length (including its tail), weighing between 48 – 58g (1.7 – oz). Their plumage is mostly black, with red, white, and yellow markings.
The ocellated turkey
The ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is a species of turkey that is the showy tropical cousin of the world’s only other turkey species, our familiar Thanksgiving bird.
The rifleman
The rifleman (Acanthisitta chloris) is New Zealand’s smallest native bird. When you consider that a house sparrow is 16 cm long, and can weigh up to a whopping 40 grams it kind of puts the rifleman’s size into perspective.
The Pink Robin
The Pink Robin (Petroica rodinogaster). Many people living in Australia are aware of the relatively common red-breasted Robin, so when they are lucky enough to see a Pink Robin, the little ball of joy brings a smile to their faces.
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