ANIMALS
The Stunningly Romantic Pastel Plumage of Rose-Faced Birds: Mother Nature’s Symbol of Love and Beauty
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The wonders of Mother Nature are truly boundless. If you’ve ever envisioned enchanting and love-filled creatures taking flight, look no further than the natural world. Behold the magnificent rosy-faced lovebirds (Agapornis roseicollis), adorned with a stunning palette of delightful pastel colors that are guaranteed to melt even the iciest of hearts. These beautiful avian beings are nature’s perfect embodiment of affection and romance.
Among lovebird species, the rosy-faced lovebird stands out as the epitome of beauty and charm.
Image source: Darren Clark, Gilbert Water Ranch, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
While they may hold the title for being the most adorable, the rosy-faced lovebirds also claim the distinction of being the largest among all lovebird species.
Image source: Michael Warner, Usery Mountain Regional Park, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Image source: Anne (Webster) Leight, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Lovebirds begin their search for a partner as early as two months old, and their loving relationships can endure for an impressive span of up to 15 years.
Image source: Adam Jackson, Granada Park, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
The rosy-faced lovebird, also known as the Rosy-headed lovebird or Rosy-cheeked lovebird, belongs to the lovebird family. It is a petite parrot with a charming short tail, featuring a gentle pink face and dark eyes. Native to southwestern Africa, this species has also established feral populations in Arizona and Hawaii. These lovebirds are frequently kept as popular pet companions, and there is a possibility of escaped individuals being found in various locations.
Unlike the majority of bird species, the rosy-faced lovebird does not display any noticeable differences between males and females. They look identical in appearance, making it challenging to distinguish between the two based on physical characteristics alone.
Image source: Andrew Theus, ASU Research Park, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Image source: Mary McSparen, Granada Park, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Rose-Faced Lovebirds: Nature’s True Lovers
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In their natural habitat, wild rosy-faced lovebirds showcase a vibrant leaf-green color with striking blue rumps. However, when domesticated lovebirds escape into the wild, their feathers may exhibit predominantly blue or yellow hues. It’s important to note that there can be significant variation in coloration among different populations. Interestingly, the plumage of both male and female lovebirds is indistinguishable. As for the juveniles, they sport a delicate pale pink face and throat, with a greenish tone on the front and top of their head, while their beaks display a base of brownish color.
Image source: Charles J. Sharp
Lovebirds are famous for their endearing sleeping position, where they perch next to each other and turn their faces toward one another. This adorable display resembles a fluffy, heart-shaped pillow made of vibrant feathers. The deep connection shared by rosy-faced lovebirds serves as a captivating muse for artistic inspiration.
A lovebird can fly at speeds of 58 km/hr
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When it comes to mating, it’s the females who hold the key. They play a decisive role in the process, and they make it known when they are ready by fluffing up their feathers.
Image source: Pete Moulton
These birds are highly sociable creatures and tend to gather in small groups in their natural habitat. They are quite vocal and enjoy chirping frequently. Their distinctive call is a piercing, high-pitched whistle.
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As a way of deepening their bond, breeding pairs of lovebirds engage in nurturing behavior by feeding each other. This affectionate gesture is often observed when they reunite after being apart for extended periods or during times of stress.
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Lovebirds primarily rely on a diet of berries and seeds to sustain themselves. In their natural habitat, these affectionate birds construct their nests within holes, rock crevices, or even repurpose nests made by sociable weavers. When the weather is favorable and food is abundant, lovebirds form large flocks that can consist of hundreds of individuals. Witnessing such a magnificent spectacle is truly awe-inspiring!
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ANIMALS
Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons
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The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently explored the Ningaloo Canyons on the western coast of Australia using a robotic underwater vehicle called the ROV Sebastian. Check out the amazing video of what they discovered in the deep parts of the Indian Ocean.
More info: Youtube
ANIMALS
These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects
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Flying insects move so quickly that they are hard to follow, but new technology and some smart ideas have helped Spanish photographer Xavi Bou do just that. After spending 10 years focusing on birds in flight for his Ornithographies project, he turned his attention to insects.
For Entomographies, he uses high-speed video footage taken by Adrian Smith, an insect expert at North Carolina State University, to study and record how insects move. Bou then picks multiple frames and combines them into single images that show the fast movements of one or more insects through space and time.
With Smith’s help, Bou has captured the aerial tricks of wasps, the jumps of leafhoppers, and the fluttering of butterflies in amazing detail. He hopes that by doing this, he can make people more aware of the decline in important insect populations around the world.
1. Zebra longwing
This butterfly, which is common in many areas of the Americas, really fits its name. It can fly very high with just a few flaps of its large wings.
Image source: nationalgeographic
2. Two-lined spittlebug
This insect, which comes from the eastern United States, is often seen as a pest because it likes to eat grass. Its springy back legs can make it jump into the air like a rocket.
Image source: nationalgeographic
3. Yellow-collared scape moth
Unlike most moths, this North American species flies during the day. Its shiny blue-black wings sparkle in the sunlight.
Image source: nationalgeographic
4. Ailanthus webworm moths
These tropical moths have spread farther north in the U.S. Because of their larval host, the invasive tree of heaven, they are now one of the most common backyard moths in the country.
Image source: nationalgeographic
5. Common stonefly
Mostly found in eastern North America, this insect starts its life as an underwater nymph in forested streams or rivers. Then it leaves the water, sheds its skin, and becomes an adult with wings.
Image source: nationalgeographic
6. Green lacewings
Eighty-seven species of this insect have been found in the U.S. and Canada. Since they eat a lot of unwanted plant pests like aphids and mites, they are often used to naturally control these pests.
Image source: nationalgeographic
7. Grapevine beetle
This insect, fittingly named, eats the leaves and fruit of grapevines, both wild and farmed, but it doesn’t do much damage to the plants. As a type of scarab beetle, it often flies in a curved path.
Image source: nationalgeographic
8. Oak treehopper and green treehopper
Treehoppers are known for their uniquely shaped pronotum, the part behind their head, which often looks like plant parts to hide from predators. They can jump well thanks to special muscles.
Image source: nationalgeographic
9. Banded orange
This brightly colored butterfly can be found from Mexico to Brazil. Before mating season, male butterflies look for mineral salts, sometimes even drinking salty fluids from the skin, eyes, and nostrils of other animals.
Image source: nationalgeographic
10. Sapho longwing
Longwings can live for 6 to 7 months, longer than most butterflies. This type, found from Mexico to Ecuador, has shiny blue wings, which is why it’s also called the Sapphire longwing.
Image source: nationalgeographic
ANIMALS
Eagle and Fox in an Epic Midair Battle Over a Rabbit, Were Captured by a Photographer
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Wildlife photography often depends on the perfect combination of good timing and the right place.
That’s exactly what happened when Kevin Ebi, an experienced wildlife photographer, captured an incredible battle between a bald eagle and a red fox, both competing for a rabbit meal.
In a detailed blog post, Ebi shares the fascinating series of events that unfolded while he was photographing foxes in San Juan Island National Historical Park, located in Washington state.
Ebi noticed a lively group of eight fox kits as they began their hunting lessons. Suddenly, they spotted a rabbit, and a thrilling chase ensued. Eventually, one of the foxes emerged as the winner, proudly carrying the rabbit across the field.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Ebi shares what happened at that moment: “As I followed the fox with my camera, a sudden bald eagle cry caught my attention. It was swiftly approaching, clearly aiming for the rabbit. I quickly focused on the fox, anticipating a quick turnover of events.”
To Ebi’s astonishment, instead of a quick surrender, the situation turned into a intense fight in the air.
The eagle used its power to lift the fox and rabbit high up in the sky. Even while airborne, the fox attempted to break free by swinging back and forth.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
In the end, the eagle moved the rabbit to its other claw, causing the fox to let go. The intense battle came to an end in less than 10 seconds.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
For those worried about the fox’s well-being after the fight, Ebi reassures that it was not injured. The fox swiftly bounced back from the encounter and resumed its playful behavior with the other young foxes, showing no visible wounds from the aerial clash.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
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