This is Friend. He is a sizzle (silkie frizzle) that belongs to my neighbor, and we have no idea why his colors are like this. I’ll be honest, I did not know silkies came in wild-type coloration, but here we are.
Upchuck the black vulture (Chuck for short). Happy Halloween!
I’d never thought I’d say this, but that is a very cute vulture.
You might be surprised at how cute vultures can be! While Chuck is a little uncomfortable about large crowds, he is super cuddly with people he trusts and is a total ham for the camera. I’ve only gotten the chance to hang out with him a few times, but he’s very clever and a joy to work with!
(here’s the original post, plus another picture, so we can stop reblogging the repost)
Photo of the day – The Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) is the most widespread member of its genus. It is the only sylph found on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Though, in Colombia and Ecuador, it is also found on the western slopes. The species forages at all heights in the forest and on the forest edge.
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