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blue-betta:

gaiamusings:

becausebirds:

americasgreatoutdoors:

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge lies in northern Utah, where the Bear River flows into the northeast arm of the Great Salt Lake. The Refuge protects the marshes found at the mouth of the Bear River, providing a critical habitat for migrating birds. More than 250 species move through this area annually by the millions to rest and feed, including ground of burrowing owls pictured here. Photo by Katie McVey, USFWS.

When a super old favorite song comes on the radio.

Tumblr when new gifs roll in

I can hear this photo.

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astronomy-to-zoology:

Violet Turaco (Musophaga violacea)

Sometimes known as the “violaceous plantain eater” the violet turaco is a species of turaco (Musophagidae), that occurs in west Africa, ranging from Senegal through Nigeria, with an isolated population in Chad and the Central African Republic. Violet turacos are social birds, travelling in large flocks in tropical savannas, wetlands, woodlands and forests. Like other turacos, violet turacos feed mainly on fruits, with an affinity for figs, they will also feed on invertebrates, leaves, buds, and flowers.

Classification

Animalia-Chordata-Aves-Cuculiformes-Musphagidae-Musophaga-M. violacea

Images: Doug Janson and DickDaniels

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libutron:

Jumping Spider – Tutelina elegans 

True to its scientific name Tutelina elegans (Araneae – Salticidae) is really a stylish and good looking jumping spider with long eyebrows. This is a small, iridescent-green species native to Eastern North America. The female is almost uniform iridescent green that may appear gold or even purple at different angles.

References: [1] – [2]

Photo credit: ©Colin Hutton | Locality: Duke Forest, North Carolina, US (2011)

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