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Migratory May Day 16: Zone-Tailed Hawk
Reference photo by Dale Clark
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animal-forgeries · 1 year ago
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today's mimic: zone-tailed hawk, buteo albonotatus
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the zone-tailed hawk has been suggested to mimic turkey vultures, most obviously in their flight pattern: the hawks fly unusually with wings raised dihedrally, and will rock back and forth in a similar manner to turkey vultures. additionally, the silhouette and the shape of the flight feathers resemble a turkey vulture much more than other similar hawks. this is an example of aggressive mimicry, since turkey vultures rarely hunt animals, while the zone-tailed hawk is an active predator. its prey will be more likely to ignore the presence of the bird, believing it to be a harmless scavenger. the kettling behaviour of turkey vultures aids the zone-tailed hawk, as it can blend into large gatherings of vultures. although up close the two animals are very different, even experienced birders may have difficulty identifying a zone-tailed hawk from its deceitful silhouette and flight pattern.
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todaysbird · 2 years ago
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the zone-tailed hawk is a medium-sized member of the buteo genus of hawks. they are primarily black in color, with grey and white barring on the underside of their wings and tail. they appear similar to the common black hawk, but they are more slender and have more pointed wings. they hold an unusual flight pattern for a hawk, swooping slowly; even experienced birdwatchers can mistake them for turkey vultures. it’s theorized that this helps them hunt, as potential prey may mistake them for a harmless vulture.
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birds-of-prey-daily · 3 months ago
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Zone-tailed Hawk
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kiwipineappleparasol · 1 year ago
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Part One of Sonic Scribbles from The Past Months .
This was at first me just Revisiting an Old Fixation from Memory, and coming up with an AU and Designs for it where I Throw all the Characters and Storylines I enjoyed as a Kid into the Stirring Pot. Perhaps I will Divulge more into my Ideas Another Time. (As a Sidenote, I Haven't engaged Too Much with all of the Recent Stuff so that's not really Considered here.)
I don't have a Problem with most of the characters Original designs here, I just Wanted to make my own changes For Fun (Plus, I changed most of these Later On but We'll get to that Another Time) I did want to try to Undo the "Girls Must Have Full Outfits" rule When I did these however, Just Because
Notes and Extra Scribbles Under the Cut
Silver, Shard, Sally and Nicole are All from the future in which the world has been Metaphorically Shredded in a Blender .
Blaze is solely from her own dimension; No Sonic 06 Nonsense (or at least, if she Ends up in the Future it's clear she's Not from there . Probably brings Marine Along for the ride in That Case)
Knuckles is too busy doing his Silly Job to be the third member of the Hero Team, so Amy fills the Role sometimes.
Rouge is a Thief and a Freelance spy . With a long track record of Backstabbing .
Silver thinks his powers are a Curse after he accidentally threw a Semi-truck on an innocent civilian Once.
An Astute Sonic Fan might Notice what I based my Eclipse design off of . (Also yes I am an Eclipse Fan I love Shadow's Alien Brother who is a Single Father)
Tried to make Maria look more "Robotnik" Like
Jet serves the role of Sonic's Consistent yet Pathetic "Rival" (Nuisance) who will get into Competitions with him over Petty Bullshit
The Extra Scribbles:
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Don't worry If you can't Read my Handwriting . Neither can I .
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na-bird-of-the-day · 1 year ago
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trick or tweet🐦🎃🐦
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For you, a zone-tailed hawk!
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lightningwaters · 1 year ago
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herpsandbirds · 3 months ago
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Zone-tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus), juvenile, family Accipitridae, order Accipitriformes, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, OK, USA
photograph by Bill Shreve  
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whatsthebird · 2 months ago
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What's the Bird?
Location: Elbert County, Colorado, USA
Date: July
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We ask that discussion under questions be limited to how you came to your conclusion, not what your conclusion was.
Happy Birding!
Keep the game alive! Submit a bird HERE
Bird-326 graciously submitted by @dryad-lesbians
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tailschannel · 1 year ago
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New Sonic Dream Team details from hands-on impressions
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New details for Sonic Dream Team has emerged from a hands-on impressions article from DigitalTrends. News and notes follows...
Zones contain multiple objectives, some of which include: reach the stage goal, race through checkpoints, collecting keys scattered throughout the level. Each completion awards an orb to unlock more levels.
According to a developer, Dream Team took inspiration from other games like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Super Mario Sunshine.
The author said that the game "bares a surprising resemblance to classic 3D Mario games," but also said that it "properly replicates the feeling of Sonic’s early 2000s adventures with fluid, snappy races,"
Levels were filled to the brim with multiple paths meant to be replayed and accommodate different character types.
All characters play the same, with some special abilities: Sonic and Amy can boost, Knuckles and Rouge can climb and glide, Cream and Tails can fly.
(article contributed by Spectre from the Tails' Channel newsfeed.)
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cockmoment-theblog · 8 months ago
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Round 1, Match 1 - Shoebill vs. Zone-Tailed Hawk
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All propaganda is welcome in replies/reblogs!
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justnoodlefishthings · 5 months ago
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I miss north american wildlife so much, man. I miss hearing insects and barred owls and gray tree frogs at night. I miss the cacophony of blue jays and carolina wrens and chickadees and cardinals and robins. I miss hearing the red tailed hawks and crows squabble in the tree tops. I miss going for a walk and seeing turtles and waterfowl and lizards and snakes and beetles. Everyone in Europe is just okay with living in an ecological dead zone because they don't know what they're missing. If I have to hear one more European wax poetic about how they're glad they live in a "safe" place with no large wildlife I am actually going to kill myself
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tokkishouse · 2 years ago
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(SFW) Security
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Characters: Tighnari x GN!Reader
Warnings: A little suggestive in the beginning but nothing explicit, descriptions of anxiety (separation anxiety??)
WC: ~0.9k words
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Sunlight peeked through the curtains of Tighnari's room, bringing light into the room. Vines unfurled their leaves, inviting warmth and light. As the light spreads throughout the room, it shines over your face. You groan, turning your body so you can bury your face into your lover's chest. Tighnari purrs in response, pulling you closer to his body.
The bliss is short-lived of course. The light continues to spread and soon the forest ranger is unable to ignore the reminder to wake up. He growls under his breath, slowly arching his back in a stretch. His tail unfurls from around your waist, and the lack of warmth makes you whine in dissatisfaction. You open one eye, watching the canine let out a big yawn, revealing his sharp teeth. He smacks his lips and his eyes flutter open, pupils dilating as he takes in the sudden bright light.
"Ack! Ah...'s bright," he mutters to himself, looking down. He smiles and leans down, nuzzling your nose with his. "Good morning."
You smile tiredly and tap his face in acknowledgment.
"Good morning. Are you going on patrol today?" You're hopeful for a day spent being tangled in the sheets and lazing under the sun. The sound of joints popping and sheets being rustled disappoints you as you watch Tighnari slowly sit up.
"Today's another day of scouting for me dear." One look at you and he can see the disappointment painted all over your face. He gently cups your face and leans back down to kiss your temple.
"I always return safe and on time, don't I?"
And it was true-- without fail, for as long as you can remember, he never was gone longer than predicted. If it was a daily patrol, he was back before the moon was high. If he had a trip out to the desert and he said he would be gone for a week, he'd be back seven days later, 168 hours on the dot. It didn't make his departures any less disappointing.
He thumbs your cheek and rises from the bed, revealing his half-naked form. You look away shyly, the marks from your intimate previous night still evident on Tighnari's toned back. You turn your gaze back to him, watching as he moved around the room to prepare for his patrol.
Within the hour, both of you were standing in the doorway, bidding your farewells.
"If anything pops up, I will send a hawk out. Otherwise, I'll see you by moonrise," he promises, and he raises his hand to pat you lovingly. "Don't get into any trouble, or I'll give you that nasty medicine again."
You cringe, the memory of the last time you got needlessly hurt flashing in your mind. Tighnari laughs, pleased to know his message got across. Instinctively, his tail wraps around your leg and you stumble forward a bit. He wraps his arms around you, and you reciprocate.
There you two stand, enjoying each other's warmth. It's routine for you-- it should get easier every time. It should never be long-- after all, he always made it back home. But that doesn't stop the fears from creeping into your head. From the Fatui to the Withering Zones to stray Eremites and treasure hoarders-- anything could surprise him and leave him injured. And who's to say you'd find out in time?
"I love you," he whispers, and you're pulled out of your worrisome thoughts. Tighnari's the first to pull away, offering you a reassuring smile as he holds your hands in his. You take a deep breath, squeezing his hands.
"I love you too."
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Night has fallen and the moon has risen. Robin chirps are replaced with owl hoots. Instead of hearing the ambient chatter of the villagers in Gandharva Ville, trees rustling and crickets chirping. What you don't hear is the footsteps of Tighnari approaching your shared abode.
You glance outside, noticing the high position of the moon. You hadn't received a letter from Tighnari and none of the rangers who remained had notified you of any delays. He should be home by now. Your thoughts from earlier returned, doubt swirling in your mind.
You feel your breath become shaky, your hands becoming clammy and your chest tightening. The flowers were hypnotizing and you felt yourself getting dizzy as your environment warped and twisted around you. Tighnari is never late without reason.
The loneliness is suffocating and you're brought to your knees. You clasp your hands on your head, curling up within yourself in the center of the front room. You're so swept in your own anxieties and worries that you don't notice the door opening and Tighnari's voice calling for you. Noticing your hunched-over figure, he crouches in front of you, green and brown eyes swirling with worry.
"-/N! Y/N!" You jolt in surprise as your brain recognizes him. Slowly, the tension in your body melts away as you feel a familiar furry mass wrap around you.
"Are you okay? Are you sick?" He questions, ears perked and alert. His gaze wanders around your body, looking for an obvious source of your pain. When he sees you unharmed, he looks back at you, meeting your gaze. Instantly, you latch yourself onto him, nearly sending him toppling back. He sighs in relief and hugs you, holding you flush against him.
"Apologies. I ran into some trouble and met up with Cyno and the traveler. I meant to send a hawk but it slipped my mind. I'm here now, he explains, pressing a kiss on your head. You nod in understanding, but don't move your head from his shoulder. You both sit there in complete silence, enjoying each other's presence.
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Requests (both sfw and nsfw) are open~!
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snowed-leopard · 6 months ago
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Team Birdtress Two: 2/9, SOLLY!
Soldier: A red tailed hawk, dark morph, with said color morph making him him appear closer to a bald eagle. The red tailed hawk, to me, is a more quintessentially American bird than the bald eagle, it’s range is larger, and it’s screech is often used in place of the bald eagle in media (bald eagles have kinda weak ass screeches, comparatively). Which I thought fit soldiers history with ww2 and overall personality well the all American man gets the all American bird to me. Red tails have a massive variety in color, including letting them be nearly black, and could reasonably let soldier pass as simply a smaller and stouter bald eagle. His feathers are just redder because of how much of a red blooded American he is, at least according to him. The pattern just helps mark him as an individual. Soldier firmly believes himself to be a bald eagle, it’d probably hurt him to realize otherwise, he doesn’t want to think about why his wings are shorter, why the pattern is so different to the matte of a bald eagle.
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Next one’s gonna be done when I’m done 👍
I know there’s a lot of birds that perhaps looked closer to a bald eagle, zone tail hawks, wedge tail eagles, golden eagles, etc. but red tails have always just been what I envisioned. Soldiers whole thing is he wasn’t really a soldier, but he’s intensely loyal despite it, and I wanted to also give him that little depth of character where he so desperately sees himself as the perfect soldier, a paragon of America, that he’d deny himself the acknowledgement of the true self for it. And something so easy pass off as a baldy to a degree just worked. And again, I’ve seen one baldy in life but more red tails than I can count. I don’t know I’m back to late night incoherent posting again
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birds-of-prey-daily · 2 years ago
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Zone-tailed Hawk
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todaysbird · 5 months ago
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can we get a zone-tailed hawk post? ty!
here!
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