Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) in Costa Rica. Photo taken by Florian Kuster. #KeelBilledToucan #toucan #bird #costarica #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #birds #centralamerica #americas #bsky
21 April is World Curlew Day!
Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata): "Couldn't believe how close this bird allowed me - she was just off a pathway on the edge of the water. Camera settings not quite right but still, it's the closest I've ever gotten" Thank you David O'Brien in Ireland. #worldcurlewday
21 April is World Curlew Day
Wildlife.net supports the Melbreak Curlew Recovery Project initiative in the UK to reverse the 60% decline in this ground nesting bird species, the Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata)
#curlew #curlews #worldcurlewday #nature #CurlewDay #wildlife bsky
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius): This European & Asian species of Jay is a habitual acorn horder and historically a key player in natural oak woodland regeneration. This Jay species has a harsh screeching call. Photo of a Jay taken by Jeremy Franklin in Hampshire, UK. #wildlife #eurasianjay #jay
A Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana) butterfly shows off its beautiful overwing pattern in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. Photo by Raju Karia #butterfly #peacockpansy #nature #wildlife #india
Bobcat (Lynx rufus). Thank you again Jonel Lopez for sharing this Amazing photo taken in Northern California, USA. #bobcat #cat #cats #wildlife #wildlifephotography #california #usa
Sea Turtle (superfamily Chelonioidea): Thank you to Ieva Slare of Beach4Art and your highly talented family of 4 from Devon, UK for stunning Wildlife Artwork highlighting Sustainability by using natural materials and raising funds for charity through calendars! #turtle #seaturtle #beach4art #nature
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) This 97cm (38in) species of Heron is found in Africa, Europe & Asia. In flight this bird retracts its neck and extends its legs beyond its tail. Mainly found around water courses, this Heron feeds on fish & amphibians. Beautiful photo taken by Jero Milan in Spain #heron
Dandelion (genus Taraxacum) are flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which consists of species commonly known as dandelions native to Eurasia and to North America where they are enjoyed by many & considered invasive in regions of N America by some.. 🌼 #dandelion #dandelions #wildlife #nature 🌼
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): The "Robin Redbreast" was given its nickname long before a distinction was made in the English language between "Red" & "Orange". Thank you again Matthew Cassar for sharing your lovely photo of this singing Robin taken in the UK 🎶🎵 #robin #nature #bird #wildlife
Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs): This species of finch is native to North-West Africa, Europe & Asia. A 14.5cm (5.7 in) bird, it feeds its young on spiders, flies, caterpillars & aphids, outside the breeding season switching to feed on seeds & plant material, normally from the ground #chaffinch
The Collared Kingfisher has blue and white plumage and sits on a perch, hunting in Japan.
Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris): 25cm (9.8in). This medium-sized kingfisher belongs to subfamily Halcyoninae, the tree kingfishers. It is also known as the white-collared kingfisher & mangrove kingfisher. Lovely photo taken by Nobuo Matsumura in Takatsuki, Japan. #kingfisher #nature #japan
Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io): This colourful butterfly species is native to temperate Asia and Europe, it has a wingspan of 55mm (2.16in) and hibernates in trees or buildings during winter, it can use its eye-spots as an anti-predator deterrent. Beautiful photo taken by Ellena Bailey in the UK.
Flame Bowerbird (Sericulus ardens): 25cm (9.8in). This is one of the most brilliantly coloured bowerbirds. The male is a medium-sized bird, with flame orange & golden yellow plumage & elongated neck plumes. Striking photo of a male taken by Chris Wiley in its native rainforest in Papua New Guinea.
Rose Robin (Petroica rosea): 11cm (4.3in). This is a small passerine bird native to Australia. The male has a distinctive reddish-pink breast. Its upperparts are dark grey with white frons, and its tail black with white tips. Lovely photo taken by Neil McLeod in Australia. #robin #roserobin #nature
Giraffe (Giraffe giraffe): Thank you Isla for sharing this info about Giraffes in your nicely presented video filmed on location in South Africa 🦒
#giraffe #giraffes #africa #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #bsky
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Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae): This is a large species of Kingfisher reaching up to 42cm (17in). They are an iconic bird in their native Australia. Photo by Kelvin Leong taken at Blackbutt Reserve, Newcastle, Australia #kookaburra #australia #bsky #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
Flying Fox (genus Pteropus): These are among the largest bats in the world and are often called fruit bats due to their diet and fox-like facial features. Great photo taken by Jose Miguel Guardeño 🦇 #bat #flyingfox #bats #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature
Fire Salamander (Salamandra salamandra): This amphibian is native to central Europe, notably forests & hilly areas. They prefer deciduous forests as they like to hide in fallen leaves. Striking image taken by Louie Lajonque in the South of France #firesalamander #salamander #wildlife #france #nature
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis): This European, North African & Asian species of Kingfisher has a wingspan of 25cm (9.8in). They nest in burrows close to lake edges or in riverbanks and defend their feeding territories from other kingfishers. Striking photo taken by Paul Bell in the UK #kingfisher
Wandering Violin Mantis (Gongylus gongylodes): Up to 11cm (4.3in). Also known as the ornate mantis, or Indian rose mantis, this is a species of praying mantis in the family Empusidae. Impressive close-up photo taken by Raj Bharathi. #mantis #insect #WanderingViolinMantis #wildlife #bug #bugs #nature
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) This is a 14cm (5.5in) North American species of finch. A seed eater, this bird prefers open country habitat with weeds growing, meadows, vacant land & roadside verges. Photo taken by Miles Moody in Boone, USA #goldfinch #americangoldfinch #finch #wildlife #nature
Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis).
"(Location not given to protect the rhino.) Rhino ears are highly specialized, independent sensory tools that act as radar dishes to compensate for poor eyesight. Thank you to Ann Warner for sharing your photo taken in Africa. #rhino #africa #wildlife #nature 🦏
Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus): A 14cm (5.5in) bird that bucks the trend of Flycatcher species mostly having what is described as "drab" plumage! Found in open country, they feed on insects often flying from a perch & catching mid-air. Photo by Banook Rodarte in Yuma, Arizona, USA #bird
Eastern Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger): Ranging from the southern prairie provinces of Canada through eastern & southern US states, this rodent is North America's largest species of tree squirrel. Their preferred habitat is large trees. Neat photo taken by Maria Luttrell in Alabama, USA #fox #squirrel
Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) This 30cm (12in) long bird is a true Parrot & native to Australia. They are extremely colourful birds & also extremely noisy. Lovely in-flight photo taken by Dave Arnold in Australia. #rainbow #lorikeet #parrot #RainbowLorikeet #wildlife #nature #australia
Jaguar (Panthera onca): This big cat is the 3rd largest in the world and biggest in the Americas, ranging from Arizona, through Mexico & Central America into South America. Photo by Yoann Lebrun taken in the Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. For more from Yoann check out: www.PantanalJabiru.com #jaguar
Raccoon (Procyon lotor): These mammals are native to North America and have a body length of 70cm (28in). They have a greyish coat which mostly consists of dense underfur which insulates it against cold weather. 🦝
#raccoon #raccoons #bandit #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife
Blue Pansy butterfly (Junonia orithya) photo taken by Webby Jr in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. #butterfly #BluePansy #BluePansyButterfly #butterflies #wildlifephotography #wildlife #indonesia #nature
Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting) 16cm (6.3in) "The Blue-eared Kingfisher has recently drawn significant attention, captivating photographers with its striking plumage & elusive presence" Kelvin Leong. Thank you Kelvin for sharing this photo taken in Singapore #kingfisher #singapore #wildlife
