Bird Art # 17
BIRD ART # 17
“Rock Pigeon” Sketch – Pencil on drawing paper
Artwork © H.J. Ruiz – Do not copy or download
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Roseate Spoonbill
The Roseate Spoonbill is a gregarious wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family. It is a resident breeder in South America mostly east of the Andes, and in coastal regions of the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, and the Gulf Coast of the United States.
This species feeds in shallow fresh or coastal waters by swinging its bill from side to side as it steadily walks through the water, often in groups. The spoon-shaped bill allows it to sift easily through mud. It feeds on crustaceans, aquatic insects, frogs, newts and very small fish ignored by larger waders.
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Text and photographs © H.J. Ruiz – Avian 101
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Green Heron
The Green Heron is a nocturnal bird when he’s the most active, however, they feed during the day where can be seen. These birds prefer to retreat to sheltered areas. They eat small fish, frogs and aquatic invertebrates, but they may take vertebrate pray such as mice.
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Green Heron (J)
Green Herons (J) Nest on tree branches
Green Heron (Adult)
Green Heron (Adult non-breeding)
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American Flamingo
The American Flamingo is the only flamingo that inhabits through the Caribbean Sea, the northern coasts of South America and on the Galapagos island.
These birds are tall and slender, their bright red-orange and pink bodies are immediately identifiable.
These birds feed on plankton, invertebrates and other organisms using their curved bills as filtering traps.
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Text and photographs © H.J. Ruiz – Avian 101
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“A good chuckle is healthy, it helps you break the monotony of a serious life.” ~ H.J. Ruiz
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