Photo description: A small, vibrant songbird perched on a weathered wooden post against a blurred backdrop of olive and sage-coloured vegetation. The bird features a distinct, slate-gray "hood" covering its head and neck, contrasting sharply with its bright olive-yellow back and breast. Its wings and tail are a darker charcoal gray, and its underbelly fades into a crisp white. The bird has a small, pointed conical beak and dark, attentive eyes. Clue: I wear a smoky mask and a golden coat, making my home where the mountain air grows thin and the Andes touch the sky. Fun fact: Despite their delicate appearance, these finches are high-altitude specialists. They are frequently spotted at elevations up to 4,500 meters (nearly 15,000 feet), where they hop through rugged scrublands and rocky slopes that would leave most other birds gasping for air! Source: Gemini 3 (Edited) 📷: Photo by yaniibely via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/yaniibely-18410034/

What bird is this? 🤔 (See alt text for clue) 🌎 #whatbird #mybirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜

Australasian Figbird will happily eat nectar if there are no figs. Coffs coast. #birdoftheday #perches&petals #birds #coffsharbour #gumbaynggirr #banksia

巣材を集めるウミネコ氏
立派なおヒゲのよう
#ウミネコ
#birds #野鳥 #野鳥観察 #野鳥写真 #野鳥撮影

A photo of a posing Eurasian Curlew...

Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata, from the family Scolopacidae.

#WorldCurlewDay #UKWildlife #Birds 🪶

A large maple tree coming into leaf above a typical English "zebra crossing". Old and historic buildings can be seen behind. The sky is a clear blue paling into an orange-yellow below.

A close-up of the coppery brown leaves caught in the evening sunshine.

My phone didn't do justice to the colour of this Copper Norway Maple(?) on my walk back from the supermarket this evening. The last of the evening sunlight was capturing the newly unfurling leaves 😍 #trees #springtime | #faversham #kent #england

A stoic Blue Grosbeak
#birdoftheday #Perches&Petals #birds #aves #nature #birdphotography #birdsky #birdsoftheworld #birds

"Five small birds perch along two slender, diagonal branches, each bird spaced just far enough apart to feel like part of a loose, companionable gathering. The background is a soft wash of green — blurred foliage that turns the scene into a gentle, natural stage. Three of the birds are house finches. One of them, second from the left, stands out immediately: the male, with a warm blush of red across his head and chest, like someone brushed him with watercolor. The other two finches show the familiar streaked brown plumage, their bodies compact and alert. The remaining two birds appear to be house sparrows, slightly stockier, with their own pattern of earthy browns and soft whites. They sit with the quiet confidence sparrows often have, as if they’ve seen this branch, this morning light, this world a thousand times before. The branches themselves cross the frame at angles, giving the birds a natural perch that feels both delicate and sturdy. The whole scene has a sense of calm, a moment of shared stillness among five small lives suspended in green light." - Microsoft Copilot

Chorus of Small Wings

There’s no shortage of birds singing in the morning. Here, five small birds are arranged along the branches ...

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#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #housefinches #housesparrows

Sunny but chilly morning, anyway a pair of Ringed Plover at the nest for you, coloured pencil and gouache
#art #birds #birdart #birdsoftheworld #drawing #nature #wildlife

A photomontage of the birds in today's quiz.

A new collection for Bolivia has landed: birdbrainer.app 🌎 Find "Less Common Birds of Bolivia (6)" under its flag, or in the Neotropical Ecozone 🌐 Learn birds. Love nature #birdbrainerapp #birdbrainer | #birdsoftheworld #birds 🇧🇴 #bolivia #southamerica

Red Kite soaring above Bedfordshire, England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿📷

#photography #art #bluesky #nature

Rufous Piculet in Malaysia #birdsoftheworld

Enjoy matching photos in my files or shoot new ones to fit #BirdoftheDay themes…. #ABCD Avocet, Barn Swallow, Canada Goose, Wood Duck…photographed in Yakima County, WA
#birds #BirdsoftheWorld #birdsbeingbirds
#birdphotography #naturephotography
#WestCoastPhotography #birdwatching
#Washingtonstate

Image description: A profile photo of a large, forest parrot perched on a flat, light-coloured surface. The bird has olive-brown feathers with subtle scalloped patterns, a pale crown, and striking flashes of orange and reddish-pink on its cheeks and underbelly. It features a prominent, deeply curved grey beak and dark, intelligent eyes. The background is a soft, out-of-focus lush green foliage bathed in warm, natural sunlight. Clue: I am the "chatterbox" of the New Zealand bush, often confused with my alpine cousin, the Kea, but I prefer the canopy of the deep forest to the snowy peaks. Fun fact: These birds are incredibly skilled "engineers." They use their powerful, brush-tipped tongues to drink nectar and their strong beaks to strip bark in search of sap or grubs. They have even been observed using tools, like sticks, to reach hard-to-get food! Source: Gemini 3 (Edited) 📷: Photo by Nel_Botha via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/nel_botha-1267169/

What bird is this? 🤔 (See alt text for clue) 🌏 #whatbird #mybirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜

Kākā - Wikipedia

Answer: Kākā (Nestor meridionalis) 🌏 #mybirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜

Hand-feeding #hummingbirds at Bioparque Bonita Farm… unreal experience. Inches away from species like the White-necked Jacobin and Rufous-tailed Hummingbird—this is what connection to nature looks like.

#Colombia #JamesFalletti
@aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @mybirdcards.com @audubon.org

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Under Control !
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#bird #oiseaux #nature #capture #naturephotography #naturelovers #birdphotography #birds #art #photography #photographie #heron #fight #force
@mybirdcards.com

Kacey’s fundraising page In April 2026, I will lace up my running shoes, pin on my race bib, and run 26.2 miles through the heart of London at the 2026 TCS London Marathon to raise vital funds for Children with Cancer UK. A c

My brilliant cousin is #running the London Marathon in April and could really use some help fundraising. Please take a look at the link below:

2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/kacey-sta...

Noticing this Sandwich Tern diving for breakfast having recently returned to #WhitleyBay, #Uk migrating from Africa / South Europe #Birds #Nature

During the first two weeks of April every year, the Big Lake at the Lois Hole Provincial Park is flooded by many Common Goldeneye & males would be busy with their mating display to get their mate.
#birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #AlbertaBirds #CanadaBirds #Nikon #EastCoastKin

Observed a Siamese Pied Starling (Gracupica flower) (at times called a Myna) completing a nest – possibly the first for the country. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Penang #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

BirdCast map showing 123.2 million birds in flight at 11:50pm EDT on April 19, 2026.

NEXRAD radar map showing birds and weather.

Tonight’s migration is mostly hampered in the east by north winds (except FL), but on the move out west.
#birds #spring #migration

Trees and a Donkey 😀#landscapephotography #Nikon #NikonZ50ii #Tamron #woods

Male Northern Harrier, leaving a post where he often perched in all seasons for 2 years…Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge…”The camera lady again?”
#BirdoftheDay #CaptionThis
#stunday #WideOpenWings #birdlife
#birdphotography #BirdsoftheWorld
#WestCoastPhotography #raptors #BirdsofBlueSky #birds

A photograph centers on a small, olive-brown passerine, an Empidonax flycatcher, at a moment of stillness. The bird is braced on a network of complex, bare twigs, looking back with a wary, direct gaze over its shoulder. The bird has a distinct, complete white eye-ring, which encircles its large, dark eye that looks directly towards the viewer from over its shoulder. A small, soft, rounded crest is visible on its crown. The back and wings are a uniform olive-brown. The folded wings display two clear, pale (buffy or creamy) wing bars. Its throat and chest are a dull, light olive-yellow, with a softer yellow wash on its belly. Its tail is medium length. AI-generated text.

My son went birding with me for a little while yesterday and got a photo of a Western Flycatcher 🥰 He called me over but I was too late and it flew away 😕 #Birds #Nature #Sonoma is in their breeding range. #California Western Flycatcher from the Audubon Bird Guide www.audubon.org/field-guide/...

Exit stage right.. furtively. I think this male Eurasian Blackbird knew he was on camera 😊 Full zoom on my phone this afternoon from my friend's kitchen door. I've narrowed the aspect and "stabilised" the video 👍 #birdsoftheworld #birds | #kent #england

Image description: A hi-res photo of a relatively large bird (around 47 to 51 cm (19 to 20 in) long) standing on bare, light-brown soil. The bird has soft, smoky-grey plumage, a striking tall crest of feathers raised on its head, and a short, black, decurved beak. Its dark eyes are surrounded by slightly paler grey feathers, and it has dark grey legs. Clue: This bird gets its name from its loud, nasal, and rather bossy call that sounds unmistakably like it is telling you to "go-away!" Fun fact: These birds act as the "neighborhood watch" of the African savanna. Because they are so vocal and frequently sound their alarm call when they spot a predator, other animals—and even humans—often listen to them to know when danger is nearby. Source: Gemini 3 (Edited) 📷: Photo by Markkahn via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/markkahn-3295489/

What bird is this? 🤔 (See alt text for clue) 🌍 #whatbird #mybirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜

Grey go-away-bird - Wikipedia

Answer: Grey Go-away-bird or Grey Lourie/Loerie (Crinifer concolor) 🌍 #mybirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜

Foto colorida quadrada de uma pequena ave de cor preta brilhante vista de perfil. Ela está pousada sobre um pedaço do tronco seco. No fundo desfocado folhagem verde. Foto feita por mim em 2025 na Serra da Mantiqueira, Brasil 🇧🇷 WikiAves: O tiê-preto é uma ave passeriforme da família Thraupidae. Conhecido também como chau, gurundi, garundi-preto, chepe, foguinho-preto (São Paulo) e azulão.

visita fofura

Tiê-preto 🪶 Tachyphonus coronatus 🪶 Ruby-crowned Tanager

#ColourADay #GreenSat
#BlueSkyArtShow #Edge
#SmallbirdSaturday #birdsoftheworld

Rufous-collared Kingfisher in Malaysia. #birdsoftheworld

One of the showiest Lesser Scaups I've seen, this drake was a delight to go and see recently at The Mere (Ellesmere) in Shropshire, UK often associating with the Tufted Duck present #RareBirdsUK #Birdsoftheworld #Birding