#nictating membrane

[wtf-fun-factss]

Ducks can keep their eyes open underwater due to a transparent third, sideways eyelid called a nictating membrane or haw. All birds have it and even humans have a vestigial remnant called the plica semilunaris. – WTF Fun Facts Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nictitating_membrane

[everythingisahoax]

You might be a bird nerd if you noticed the nictating membrane before you saw the dried up bird shit.

[definitedefinitions]

Nictitating Membrane

-noun

1. a thin membrane, or inner or third eyelid, present in many animals, capable of being drawn across the eyeball, as for protection.

“One of the hotel managers is suddenly there, his nictitating membranes drawn politely tight across his eyes, reducing his vision to a subservient level.”

“The Wine in Dreams” by Mira Grant in Star Wars: Canto Bight (2017)

[seasonofplentyblog]

Birds of Reston: Yellow-shafted northern flicker (Colaptes auratus)

The northern flicker doesn’t have “woodpecker” in its name, but it is one. And what a distinctive one! Although the black-and-white stripes on its tail are reminiscent of other woodpeckers’ black-and-white checks, it’s polka-dotted breast is what makes it stand out among birds. Quite fashion-forward.

Read the full post at https://www.seasonofplenty.com/bird-virginia-yellow-northern-flicker-colaptes-auratus/.

[pupchuck]

i'm obsessed with nictating membranes i want them