Fluffy, stiff-crested and ringed with bright yellow around each eye, the white-crested helmetshrike looks like a cartoon character. It's a real bird, and one of the most sociable in the African savanna. A Face Like a Yellow Flower The white-crested helmetshrike, also called the white helmetshrike (Prionops plumatus), is a small black-and-white songbird about 19 to 25 … [Read more...] about This African Bird Wears Sunflowers Around Its Eyes — Meet the White-Crested Helmetshrike
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Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow Welcome Two Eaglets in Big Bear Nest
A well-known pair of bald eagles in Big Bear Lake have welcomed two new chicks, drawing attention from wildlife observers following their nesting season. The eagles, named Jackie and Shadow, saw their first eaglet hatch early Sunday morning after a process that reportedly lasted around 36 hours. Footage from the nest showed the newly emerged chick moving shortly after … [Read more...] about Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow Welcome Two Eaglets in Big Bear Nest
The Potoo: A Curious Bird of the Rainforest That Masters the Art of Camouflage
In the lush rainforests of South America, there lives a peculiar bird that spends its days pretending to be a tree. Meet the Potoo, a curious bird with a unique talent for camouflage. The Potoo, also known as the Poor-me-one, is a nocturnal bird that belongs to the Nyctibiidae family. With its large, round eyes and cryptic coloration, the Potoo is a master of disguise. … [Read more...] about The Potoo: A Curious Bird of the Rainforest That Masters the Art of Camouflage