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Wikipedia stated that "This species was first discovered new to science by Otto Finsch who found a live bird received from the dealer C. Scheepmaker in Amsterdam Zoo and named it after him." Yet, the article is for the Southern Crowned Pigeon.
The L.A. Zoo sign called this bird Sheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon and it was softly glowing in the dappled sunlight of the aviary.
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A sleepy capybara dozed in the sun.
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This large pigeon with the remarkable feathers comes from the Nicobar Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean.
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Markhors in general are endangered but the Bukharan or Tadjik Markhor from Afghanistan is critically endangered.
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This was a very strikingly beautiful bird with its totally blue feathers, but I do not know its name.
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This handsome Olive Pigeon eyed the photographer suspiciously.
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Another photo of yesterday's unidentified bird.
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This African Spoonbill has a crazed look in its eye, but I think that's just the camera angle.
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There is just something ugly-adorable about pigs.
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I thought this small wading bird would be easy to identify, but alas, for me it was not.
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A shame that such a sturdy, handsome animal is also endangered.
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I believe this to be a flycatcher, but I couldn't positively identify it.
Rudolf Saturday 8 March 2014
Looks like a juveniel :
Rackuet-tailed Roller (Coracia spatulatus)
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This little fox from the Channel Islands off Santa Barbara does inspire the urge to cuddle it.
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I thought this was a bustard of some sort or perhaps a guan. However, I have not been able to identify it. If anyone can help please do, I'd appreciate it.
Rudolf Saturday 8 March 2014
Chauna torquata - Southern Screamer
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The little bird is asking "Who am I?" and I have no answer.
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A lovely yellow bird high above my head remains anonymous.
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This bird looks like an Ibis to me, but I can't identify it. Frustrating.
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A handsome, curious and unidentified bird from one of the San Diego Zoo aviaries.
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Another view of the unidentified bird from yesterday's blog.
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The African Fish Eagle is not a true fish eagle, rather it's actually a sea eagle. And yes, there are people for whom that fact matters.
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This gazelle is "pronking" (a combination of running, bouncing, and jumping).
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Sweet, sweet face.
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An elephant gives the photographer the eye.
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Not much more than the snout could be seen of this unique Red River Hog. I'm not sure why but this is one of my favorite animals.
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This owl drew a large crowd of admirers when brought out and presented to the public.
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