Winged Wednesday 2/5/2025

[Eric Gofreed]

It’s time for another Winged Wednesday! What will you share this week? Birds, insects, fish, planes—anything with wings is fair game!

Last week, I focused on birds with Chestnut in their name and I will continue with that. However, let's expand the theme to birds with chestnut plumage! Many North American birds display rich chestnut tones, even if their names don’t mention it. The Bay-breasted Warbler’s chestnut throat and sides, the Eastern Towhee’s warm chestnut flanks, and the Fox Sparrow’s rusty hues are just a few examples. The Brown Thrasher and Wood Thrush sport reddish-brown backs, while waterfowl like the male Cinnamon Teal and Wood Duck boast striking chestnut plumage. From soft chestnut washes to deep, fiery hues, this color graces many species in stunning ways. Let’s see how many of these birds can we post.

Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Costa Rica

Chestnut-bellied Euphoria, Brazil

Chestnut-bellied Guan, Brazil

Chestnut-breasted Manikin, Australia

Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiecer, Colombia

 

[AlanLichty]

Very cool collection for this color theme Eric. I will look around to see if I have anything to offer up for this theme.

 

[Trent Watts]

Beautiful images Eric. What an interesting bill shape on that Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiecer.
Here are my contributions for today's task.

Two shots of a Townsend's Solitare taken today where I am visiting my daughter in Slocan B.C. The Mountain Ash tree just outside the kitchen window is a haven for birds eating the remaining berries. Shot through the window but still the detail was not too bad as it is very close.

The rest of my images have Chestnut colours but not in the name.

Hummingbird Clearwing Month.

A Milwaukee Mining Bee

As suggested by Eric here are some other birds with Chestnut colours.

A Fox Sparrow.

A Brown Thrasher.

Gray Catbirds have Chestnut coloured feathers on the underside of the rump. I don't often get a picture of this but here is one image.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Thanks for joining in, Trent! I always enjoy your photography! You captured the chestnut tones on the catbird’s vent, the bold spots of the thrasher, and even the bugs—brilliant work!

 

[AlanLichty]

None of these have cinnamon in the name but have similar colored markings.

Rufous Sided Towee:

A Junco in my backyard:

Fox Sparrow:

Northern Harrier?

Wild Turkey:

 

[Alan Milnes]

Thanks for keeping this going Eric! I will play along with the chestnut theme although I only have a few photos that fit!

Not sure of the species. Anyone know? Seen in Hawaii.

Yellow billed Pintail duck - Falkland Islands

Pintado Petrel - Drake Passage. More brown than chestnut though.

 

[Alan Milnes]

Found a few more which have 'chestnut' colouring.

Their feathers may not exhibit chestnut colouring but their feces certainly does!

King penguin chick is chestnut

 

[Trent Watts]

Thanks for keeping this going Eric! I will play along with the chestnut theme although I only have a few photos that fit!

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Not sure of the species. Anyone know? Seen in Hawaii.

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Yellow billed Pintail duck - Falkland Islands

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Pintado Petrel - Drake Passage. More brown than chestnut though.
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Nice ones Alan. I really like the Petrel shot. Beautiful markings.

 

[Trent Watts]

None of these have cinnamon in the name but have similar colored markings.

Rufous Sided Towee:

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A Junco in my backyard:

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Fox Sparrow:

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Northern Harrier?

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Wild Turkey:

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Nice additions Alan. I never thought of a wild turkey but the subtle colours of bronze/cinnamon certainly fit. I like the regal pose of the Dark-eyed Junco as well.

 

[Jeffrey]

Eric, this thread is always like a bird photography class. Thanks for that!

Not purely chestnut, but close. Here's a Petrel from somewhere near Antarctica.

 

[Joe Colozzo]

It’s time for another Winged Wednesday! What will you share this week? Birds, insects, fish, planes—anything with wings is fair game!

Last week, I focused on birds with Chestnut in their name and I will continue with that. However, let's expand the theme to birds with chestnut plumage! Many North American birds display rich chestnut tones, even if their names don’t mention it. The Bay-breasted Warbler’s chestnut throat and sides, the Eastern Towhee’s warm chestnut flanks, and the Fox Sparrow’s rusty hues are just a few examples. The Brown Thrasher and Wood Thrush sport reddish-brown backs, while waterfowl like the male Cinnamon Teal and Wood Duck boast striking chestnut plumage. From soft chestnut washes to deep, fiery hues, this color graces many species in stunning ways. Let’s see how many of these birds can we post.


Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Costa Rica


Chestnut-bellied Euphoria, Brazil


Chestnut-bellied Guan, Brazil


Chestnut-breasted Manikin, Australia


Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiecer, Colombia

Love your theme and outstanding shots. You have a knack of finding so many different species.

 

[Joe Colozzo]

Beautiful images Eric. What an interesting bill shape on that Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiecer.
Here are my contributions for today's task.

Two shots of a Townsend's Solitare taken today where I am visiting my daughter in Slocan B.C. The Mountain Ash tree just outside the kitchen window is a haven for birds eating the remaining berries. Shot through the window but still the detail was not too bad as it is very close.







The rest of my images have Chestnut colours but not in the name.

Hummingbird Clearwing Month.


A Milwaukee Mining Bee


As suggested by Eric here are some other birds with Chestnut colours.

A Fox Sparrow.


A Brown Thrasher.


Gray Catbirds have Chestnut coloured feathers on the underside of the rump. I don't often get a picture of this but here is one image.

Beautiful work Trent. I love those humming bird moths. I only had the chance to shoot them once and failed misarably

 

[Joe Colozzo]

Thanks for keeping this going Eric! I will play along with the chestnut theme although I only have a few photos that fit!

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Not sure of the species. Anyone know? Seen in Hawaii.

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Yellow billed Pintail duck - Falkland Islands

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Pintado Petrel - Drake Passage. More brown than chestnut though.
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Great shots Alan

 

[Joe Colozzo]

None of these have cinnamon in the name but have similar colored markings.

Rufous Sided Towee:

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A Junco in my backyard:

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Fox Sparrow:

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Northern Harrier?

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Wild Turkey:

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Great work Alan what a wonderful collection. Love the red eyes on the Rufous.

 

[Joe Colozzo]

Great Blue Heron and a loggerhead Shrike

 

[Alan Milnes]

Great Blue Heron and a loggerhead Shrike



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Lots of GBH in these parts but I have not seen a loggerhead shrike here. Lovely image! Well done Joe.

 

[DES]

Backyard birds

Baby flycatchers where they were told to remain!

And a feisty rufous guarding the feeder.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Found a few more which have 'chestnut' colouring.

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Their feathers may not exhibit chestnut colouring but their feces certainly does!

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King penguin chick is chestnut
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Awesome photos, Alan. The butterfly from Hawaii is in the genus Ascalapha. It is very similar to the black witch moth (Ascalapha odorata) and is the largest moth in the continental United States. "It is found from the southern United States to Brazil, and it also migrates into Canada." I suppose it could get lost and end up in Hawaii. Drake's passage scares me. I hope to get to Antarctica in the next year or so. I envy your sea bird and penguin photos, Brilliant photography

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Backyard birds

Baby flycatchers where they were told to remain!

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And a feisty rufous guarding the feeder.

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Those Say's Phoebe chicks are adorable. so is the Hummer. Outstanding photos, DES

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Great Blue Heron and a loggerhead Shrike



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Two exceptional photos, Joe. Thanks for post them!