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La CIUDAD cuenta lo que sus muros hablan - The CITY tells what its walls speak. Ciudad #Envigado #Colombia - Instagram; @goma741 by goma741

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Steely-Vented Hummingbird by James Falletti Via Flickr: Steely-Vented Hummingbird (Saucerottia saucerottei) Nikon D500 200-500mm ISO 6400 f5.6 1/1250s Reminder: Give Birds & Wildlife Space - Make sure to bring binoculars or a camera with a telephoto lens, and give our wildlife the respect they deserve by not going near them.

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Karly

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Tortoises eating strawberries by Mohammad Salem Khalifa Via Flickr: 8 recently born tortoises eating their lunch. This day they were given a treat of strawberries, however their diet is very varied and most days consists of greens.

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Silvia de Dios / Alejandra Borrero

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Light by Carlos Ardila

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Casa de Nariño // Cielo azul // Febrero 2023 por Peter Lievano Por Flickr: Fotografía realizada por Peter Lievano © Todos los derechos reservados - No utilizar sin autorización // www.peterlievano.com

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hihi i just saw your post of the long tailed meadowlark, and i was wondering if you have any favorites from chile??

- chilean

Pajaros Chilenos

There is almost too much to pick a favorite, but here are some favorites from Chile (including a bird you and I both love)...

Long-tailed Meadowlark (Leistes loyca), family Icteridae, order Passeriformes, Chile

photograph by @rafaelmaffessa & Luke Seitz

Many-colored Rush Tyrant (Tachuris rubrigastra), family Tachurididae, order Passeriformes, Santiago, Chile

photograph by @niemyungphotography

Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata), L - female and R - male, family Anatidae, order Anseriformes, Chile

As the name suggests, these ducks live in fast flowing rivers, in western South America, from Colombia to Tierra del Fuego.

photograph by Eduardo Minte Hess (eMinte | Flickr)

Red-legged Cormorant aka Red-footed Shag (Poikilocarbo gaimardi), family Phalacrocoracidae, order Suliformes, Peninsula de Hualpen, Chile

photograph by Juan Carlos Gedda Ortiz

Ashy-headed Goose (Chloephaga poliocephala), family Anatidae, order Anseriformes, Patagonia, Chile

photograph by Alex Proimos

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La CIUDAD cuenta lo que sus muros hablan - The CITY tells what its walls speak. Ciudad #Rionegro #Colombia - Instagram; @goma741 by goma741

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White-necked Jacobin by Adam Rainoff Via Flickr: The White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) is a captivating subject, and I was fortunate to capture this stunning specimen at Reserva Natural EntreAguas in Tolima, Colombia. This shot highlights the male's vibrant blue, turquoise, and white plumage, a striking contrast against the lush green foliage of its natural habitat. Positioned gracefully on a slender branch, the Jacobin's iridescent feathers shimmer in the soft, diffused light of the forest canopy. This image was taken at 1,187 meters above sea level, within the species' typical range up to 1,200 meters across various tropical regions from southern Mexico to western Ecuador, and east through the Caribbean and northern South America. From a technical perspective, achieving this shot required patience and careful observation. The White-necked Jacobin is known for its rapid movements and territorial behavior, making it a challenging subject to photograph. Utilizing a high shutter speed and a wide aperture, I aimed to freeze the motion and capture the intricate details of its plumage. The natural lighting conditions were ideal, providing a soft, even illumination that accentuated the bird's vibrant colors. This image not only showcases the beauty of the Jacobin but also reflects the serene and biodiverse environment of Reserva Natural EntreAguas. ©2021 Adam Rainoff Photographer

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Specialist species such as the Pallas’ cat manage prey populations in their habitat. They can also be ideal indicators of ecosystem health, according to research.

Image courtesy of Garrett Ziegler via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Small cats face big threats: Reasons to save these elusive endangered species

The fishing cat is a wetland specialist but also shows adaptability. Researchers in Sri Lanka have studied a population living in Colombo’s urban area for several years. Making such specialist species the face of at-risk habitats could bring wider conservation benefits, experts suggest.

Image courtesy of Cloudtail the Snow Leopard via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Efforts are underway to understand if the Northern tiger cat should be split into distinct species. In Colombia, Juan Camilo Cepeda Duque, of the Andean Tiger Cat Conservation Alliance, describes the local species (known as the Andean tiger cat) as a “free colleague” for farmers living in the vicinity of forests because the animal helps control pests.

Image courtesy of Camilo Botero.

Panthera, an NGO, is researching how bobcats regulate mountain beaver populations in Washington state, U.S. It could be the case that foresters can greatly benefit from having these cats around, says researcher Wai-Ming Wong. But data remain scant: Only one ecosystem services study has been conducted on the species.

Image courtesy of Mark Elbroch/Panthera.

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Valerie