The Future Is Birds

Billy's focus on the Indigo Bunting continues…

American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea). family Passerelidae, order Passeriformes.

angy but pretty

This Prothonotary Warbler is the golden ghost of the swamp, as you will usually find these beauties hanging around areas with water. Did you know that its name was inspired by the Catholic faith? The papal clerks (prothonotaries) are high-ranking Catholic clerks from the Vatican who wore bright yellow robes. The Prothonotary Warbler was first described by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, in 1779, and he gave it the French name "Le figuier protonotaire," which translates to "the fig tree protonotary." I’m not sure how many votes it took to secure its name in history, but it definitely is unique.

and they have a specific relationship with crested caracaras, in which the black vultures assist them by not only preening them after meals but also leading them to food in the first place, while the caracaras assist the black vultures by acting as a warning signal in case of danger

and while this is more typical of black vultures, this is not common at all for any member of the falconidae family— it’s a special bond!

yet another post in favor of vultures everyone , hope you enjoy:) and I implore you to do some more research on these incredible birds !!

EDIT: I meant interspecific allopreening! excuse my typo!

Pigeons!