Eric Gofreed
Well-Known Member
For this week’s Winged Wednesday, I’ve given myself a fun little challenge: to spotlight winged creatures with "wood" in their name—while purposefully skipping woodpeckers to make things a bit trickier. It’s a fun way to dig deeper into the diversity of winged wildlife and spotlight a few less-expected species. Whether it’s a creature with "wood" in its name or simply a winged marvel that catches your eye, there’s a vast world of birds, insects, and other airborne beings waiting to be celebrated. Remember, as long as they have wings, they’re fair game!
Juvenile Wood Stork: Yes, that’s a caiman eyeing the stork, but no worries—storks are far too big and far too much trouble to make it onto a caiman’s menu!
Strutting through the trees near Brazil's wetlands, this vibrant, colorful Gray-cowled Wood-rail is a showstopper.
Violet-capped woodnymph: Perched in quiet elegance, this vibrant hummingbird dazzles with its iridescent violet cap and emerald-green plumage, a living work of art.
Woodhouse's scrub jay (my yard, Arizona)
Planalto woodcreeper (Brazil) is a forest-dwelling bird of South America, known for its curved bill, perfect for probing bark for insects. Despite its shy nature, its clear, descending song often gives away its presence.
Purple-throated woodstar (Costa Rica): No purple throat on the female—just the subtle beauty of her green and cinnamon plumage, a tiny jewel darting for nectar.
Common Wood-Nymph: A Subtle Beauty of North America
With its earthy tones and striking eye spots, this butterfly blends seamlessly into its grassy habitats, a true master of camouflage
Juvenile Wood Stork: Yes, that’s a caiman eyeing the stork, but no worries—storks are far too big and far too much trouble to make it onto a caiman’s menu!
Strutting through the trees near Brazil's wetlands, this vibrant, colorful Gray-cowled Wood-rail is a showstopper.
Violet-capped woodnymph: Perched in quiet elegance, this vibrant hummingbird dazzles with its iridescent violet cap and emerald-green plumage, a living work of art.
Woodhouse's scrub jay (my yard, Arizona)
Planalto woodcreeper (Brazil) is a forest-dwelling bird of South America, known for its curved bill, perfect for probing bark for insects. Despite its shy nature, its clear, descending song often gives away its presence.
Purple-throated woodstar (Costa Rica): No purple throat on the female—just the subtle beauty of her green and cinnamon plumage, a tiny jewel darting for nectar.
Common Wood-Nymph: A Subtle Beauty of North America
With its earthy tones and striking eye spots, this butterfly blends seamlessly into its grassy habitats, a true master of camouflage
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