Camouflage: the art of disappearing in plain sight. Nowhere is this mastery more evident than in the realm of the Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus. Photographer Scott Joshua Dere captures this avian enigma in a stunning portrait, the owl perched like a feathered statue against a moss-drenched tree trunk. But this is no static display. This feathered predator is a living … [Read more...] about Master of Disguise: Unmasking the Camouflage of the Great Horned Owl
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The Horned Puffin: A Bird with a Unique Feature
The Horned Puffin, also known as Fratercula corniculata, is a species of seabird that is easily identifiable by its distinctive black "horn" above each eye. Found in the North Pacific, these puffins are well adapted to their marine environment and are an important part of the local ecosystem. One of the most interesting features of the Horned Puffin is its namesake horn. … [Read more...] about The Horned Puffin: A Bird with a Unique Feature