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Art Fight Attack 18: Ahrodai the Highland cow for keywibyrd, isn't he handsome??

Can you see where the Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura popelairii) gets its name? It’s distinguished by its wiry crest and forked tail, which are most noticeable in males. This hummingbird buzzes about in mountain forests throughout parts of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It mainly feeds on nectar and is on the smaller end, with a maximum length of around 1.6 in (4 cm) and weight of about .09 oz (2.5 g).

Photo: Nick Athanas, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0, flickr

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Behold the magnificent Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra). Found in central and eastern parts of the Himalayas, this bird inhabits elevations of up to 14,107 ft (4,300 m). Males sport dazzling plumage and bright blue wattles, which they “show off” during elaborate courtship rituals. To attract potential mates, male Satyr Tragopans will spread their wings, nod their heads, rustle their feathers, vocalize, and inflate their wattles.

Photo: Matěj Baťha,CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons