Eric Gofreed
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I’m happy to share five more photos from my Brazil trip for this week's Winged Wednesday. A big thank you to everyone who regularly posts their amazing shots—it’s such a joy to see all your captures of winged wonders. Keep clicking! Thank you for sharing your photographs on Winged Wednesday.
The Ringed Kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in the Americas, measuring 16 to 18 inches long. It uses its powerful bill to dive into rivers and streams, expertly catching fish.
Often seen perched above the water, it watches patiently before his high-speed plunge. This bird thrives in freshwater habitats throughout Central and South America.
The Savannah Hawk, found across South America, preys on small mammals, reptiles, and insects. This medium-sized hawk has a wingspan of 4 feet, and thrives in savannas, grasslands, and wetlands.
Two's Company, Three's a Vulture: Two Hyacinth Macaws were preening each other when a black vulture interrupted their affection
Ferruginous Pygmy Owl with his half-eaten Gourmet Frog Breakfast. Usually, a difficult owl to find, however, this guy was perched just outside my room.
The wattled jacana has a unique look and feeding style. Using their long toes jacanas can walk on floating vegetation to forage for insects, seeds, and small aquatic creatures. That red thing on his face is called a wattle. The wattle helps attract mates during the breeding season. It can also signal dominance and help individuals recognize each other. Overall, it plays a key role in mating and social interactions.
The Ringed Kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in the Americas, measuring 16 to 18 inches long. It uses its powerful bill to dive into rivers and streams, expertly catching fish.
Often seen perched above the water, it watches patiently before his high-speed plunge. This bird thrives in freshwater habitats throughout Central and South America.
The Savannah Hawk, found across South America, preys on small mammals, reptiles, and insects. This medium-sized hawk has a wingspan of 4 feet, and thrives in savannas, grasslands, and wetlands.
Two's Company, Three's a Vulture: Two Hyacinth Macaws were preening each other when a black vulture interrupted their affection
Ferruginous Pygmy Owl with his half-eaten Gourmet Frog Breakfast. Usually, a difficult owl to find, however, this guy was perched just outside my room.
The wattled jacana has a unique look and feeding style. Using their long toes jacanas can walk on floating vegetation to forage for insects, seeds, and small aquatic creatures. That red thing on his face is called a wattle. The wattle helps attract mates during the breeding season. It can also signal dominance and help individuals recognize each other. Overall, it plays a key role in mating and social interactions.
