#birdposting

[snapdragonnz]

i just found out about this bird (scale-crested pygmy tyrant) trying to find the most biodiverse countries and i feel tears welling up in my eyes because its so cute

why does it look like that i love him so much he's a little fella

[corvidaemnit]

every single day I think about how american black vultures are known for engaging in interspecific allopreening (preening between different species)

and they have a specific relationship with crested caracaras, in which the black vultures assist them by not only preening them after meals but also leading them to food in the first place, while the caracaras assist the black vultures by acting as a warning signal in case of danger

and while this is more typical of black vultures, this is not common at all for any member of the falconidae family— it’s a special bond!

yet another post in favor of vultures everyone , hope you enjoy:) and I implore you to do some more research on these incredible birds !!

EDIT: I meant interspecific allopreening! excuse my typo!

EDIT 2: black vultures do not have a superior sense of smell to caracaras, sorry for the misunderstanding!

[lost-lycaon]

Lilac breasted roller, surveying the insect buffet on the savanna.

[wbicepuppy]

finished this one! Better photo to come. Acrylics on canvas

[lurelimeart]

bearded vultures are metal

[melodeelaine]

Razorbill Guillemot, Bempton Cliffs on the East Yorkshire coast of England, UK

[theyshapedlikefriends]

*gives you this*

[the-bird-identifier]