The White-vented Plumeleteer

[Donkees]

Sony A1 - Sony 600mm

[twodogsbarking]

1. Truly outstanding photos. Having lived in the same house for thirty-five years

I know when our birds will return in spring and then later in the summer.
Last year there were very few birds and they didn't stay as long as other years.
I know that depending on the bird species their diet can be different from other birds.
We have had declining insect population and odd winter weather has affected wild tree seed production
so that may factor in. I am not "bird savvy" but they are fascinating creatures.
Surprise to me that some birds will mate with other bird species. Cockadoodles I guess.

[Donkees]

3. The closely related Allen's and Rufous hummingbirds do hybridize in areas where habitat changes...

part of a transforming survival strategy. I came across a photo of one of those hybrids recently, but not sure if I posted it here.

[jaxexpat]

2. Heroes of a little know Dumas novel, "The Three Plumeleteers". Not as popular, just wouldn't fly.

[Donkees]

4. The book cover was lovely

[judesedit]

5. Beautiful bird. Great pictures.