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L. V., snapshots from a past life

The Marvelous Spatuletail (Loddigesia mirabilis) is an endangered hummingbird endemic to northern Peru, famous for the male's spectacular tail feathers, which feature two long, wire-like feathers with large, iridescent "spatules" (discs) at the end, used in elaborate courtship displays. Males have a blue crown, turquoise throat, and a black stripe down their white chest, while females are less colorful and have shorter tails with smaller spatules. They inhabit cloud forest edges and scrublands, feeding on nectar from specific flowers, and are a major draw for birdwatchers, with conservation efforts focused on protecting their habitat.

French vintage postcard

any one of these + a bag of salad or whatever vegetable side you find easiest/cheapest, and you've got yourself a full meal that tastes far above the effort you put in.

— Nathaniel Hawthorne (b. 4 July 1804)

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