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In Full Bloom

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by Bryan Costales external link

Several white rose bushes were in full bloom behind the motocycle tent.

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African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer)

(88 views)
by Terry Costales

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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Southern Crowned Pigeon (Goura scheepmakeri)

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by Terry Costales

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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Island Fox (Urocyon littoralis)

(88 views)
by Terry Costales

This little fox from the Channel Islands off Santa Barbara does inspire the urge to cuddle it.

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Unknown Bird

(88 views)
by Terry Costales

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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Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)

(88 views)
by Terry Costales

Not a beautiful animal, but smart and intriguing.

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Red River Hog (Potamochoerus porcus)

(88 views)
by Terry Costales

I love this species of pig and its lyrical name.

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Grevy's Zebra (Equus grevyi)

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

The well muscled head of a zebra reminds me of a ballerina on her toes.

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Chacoan Peccary (Catagonus wagneri)

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

There is just something ugly-adorable about pigs.

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Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

Synchronized neck displays must become an Olympic event!

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Grevy's Zebra ( Equus grevyi)

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

The zebra's stripes are not camouflage but a confusing optical illusion to confuse predators.

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Speke's Gazelle (Gazella spekei)

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

This gazelle is "pronking" (a combination of running, bouncing, and jumping).

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Red River Hog (Potamochoerus porcus)

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

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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Schmidt's Spot-nosed Guenon

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

A small cute monkey on a rope.

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Chacoan Peccary (Catagonus wagneri)

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

Sweet, sweet face.

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Mindanao Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba crinigera)

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

This pigeon never stood still for an instant so I had to get his photo on the run.

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Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica)

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

This large pigeon with the remarkable feathers comes from the Nicobar Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean.

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African Olive Pigeon (Columba arquatrix)

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

This handsome Olive Pigeon eyed the photographer suspiciously.

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Southern Crowned Pigeon (Goura scheepmakeri)

(87 views)
by Terry Costales

Another photo of this gorgeous pigeon. Wouldn't it be great if these birds were the ones flying around our cities and sitting on our statues?

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Unknown Bird

(86 views)
by Terry Costales

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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Avocet non-breeding plumage

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by Terry Costales

This photo was taken late March of this year and many birds were still in just black and white. For courting and breeding the necks and chest acquire a rusty or tan color. They really seem to enjoy their mud-flats.

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Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)

(86 views)
by Terry Costales

An elephant gives the photographer the eye.

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Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)

(86 views)
by Terry Costales

This owl drew a large crowd of admirers when brought out and presented to the public.

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Grevy's Zebra (Equus grevyi)

(86 views)
by Terry Costales

A beautiful zebra overlooked its enclosure.

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Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

(86 views)
by Terry Costales

A sleepy capybara dozed in the sun.

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