#“avian species”

[drdadbooks]

Never Drab U8A2825 by Daniel D'Auria Via Flickr: From a distance, warblers can appear drab and unenticing. In fact, in without closer inspection they all seem brown or grey in color. But take a few moments to get a better look and many are spectacularly beautiful, like this prothonotary warbler. Getting the chance to get a closer look? Well, that can take some skill. Knowing where to look is half the battle.

#“Prothonotary Warbler” #“warblers” #“yellow birds” #color #vibrant #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animal #“wildlife photography” #“nature photography” #“bird photography” #avian #“avian species” #“avian photography” #“birding in the wild” #feathers #“feathered friends” #“world birds” #“birds of the world” #flight #“in flight” #colors #wings #“birds of New Jersey” #“Medford” #“New Jersey” #“May2017”

[cupofmilkyway]

Nobody gave me any species swap requests so I gave myself one and drew my Joe design!!!

I always pictured him as an avian but I decided to spice it up a bit with the Beetlejuice aesthetic:D

#someone pls tell me if it's ok to tag his username or if he doesn't wanna see this kinda fanart #Sorry for the anatomically incorrect wings I promise I can do better I was just in a not-wing-zone #Swap requests are still open btw:) #How to tag this so the Joe himself doesn't find it...... #Hermit species swap #??? #hermitcraft #hermitblr #Joe #lmao just Joe. #beetlejhost #Avian Joe Hills #Alek draws

[nicelyspicey]

Pygmies!!!

I'm a simple person, really. I see creatuer; I draw.

@jayrockin I love your art!!

#speculative evolution #speculative biology #digital art #art on tumblr #avians #birdies #alien species

[asterwild]

Mallee emu-wren (Stipiturus mallee) from Australia // for #AvianAugust2023

#id in alt #avian august #avianaugust2023 #avianaugust #birds #wren #malle emu-wren #animal art #nature #endangered species

[zgasly]

My species that I created in Spore and I love them sm

#myart #furry #anthro #alien #spore #spore galactic adventures #avian #raptor #alien species #digital art #spore oc

[rebeccathenaturalist]

California agencies working to protect critically endangered condors are on high alert after 20 recent deaths in northern Arizona, wildlife officials said last week.

A highly pathogenic avian influenza that has infected domestic and wild birds across the country has been confirmed as the cause of death for California condors in in the Arizona-Utah flock. By April 17, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported 20 condors had died. So far, tests confirmed 10 of those birds were positive for the avian flu.

The virus had not been detected in condor populations in Ventura County or other parts of California and Baja as of late this week. But agencies monitoring those flocks were preparing emergency actions in case that changes, said Ashleigh Blackford, the federal agency’s California condor coordinator.

“Our concern is definitely heightened in California,” Blackford said.

More populations, more protection

Agencies have worked for decades to help the species recover. The largest flying land bird in North America — known for its bald head and black feathers — had all but disappeared in the wild by the early 1980s. 

The population dropped to just 22 birds in the wild in 1982. Five years later, all remaining wild condors were placed in a captive breeding program to save the species from extinction.

By the end of last year, 347 condors lived in the wild – 183 in California and 116 in the Arizona-Utah region. 

Supporting separate populations in different areas was part of the plan to help the species overcome any single event such as a virus outbreak or wildfire. The more populations and the more birds increases the odds of survival, Blackford said.

The condors also continue to rely on captive-bred birds being released into the wild.

Virus can be fatal

The avian influenza can spread quickly and appears to be almost 100% fatal for some species. But scientists didn’t know until the recent outbreak how infected condors would fare.

“Now, we know that answer, and it is an unfortunate answer," Blackford said.

But some condors do appear to be recovering. Eight sick condors were captured in Arizona and brought to a facility for treatment. Of those, four died and four others are still receiving care and showing signs of improvement, wildlife officials said.

A setback for Arizona flock

The 20 recent deaths account for around 17% of the Arizona-Utah flock. That's four times the number of deaths in the region last year.

"That’s a substantial setback for this flock," Blackford said. "But it is not insurmountable."

In all of last year, the agency reported 20 condor deaths, most of them in California. Lead poisoning is consistently the leading the cause of death and continues to be the biggest concern for agencies working to protect the species.

The birds feed on carcasses containing bullet fragments, so trying to get folks to use other types of ammunition continues to be a priority, wildlife officials said. Lead poisoning not only can be fatal but also can suppress the immune system, increasing the condors risk from other illnesses.

"If we were not losing birds to lead, then our population would be stronger," Blackford said. "It would be more robust, and we would have healthier birds."

How to help

While the risk to the public's health is low, officials said human infections can happen and the general public should avoid handling wild birds. State and federal agencies recommended the following tips.

Report dead birds using the state's mortality reporting system to help officials monitor the outbreak at wildlife.ca.gov/Living-with-Wildlife.

If you see condors, observe from a distance. Stress can be harmful to birds exhibiting symptoms of illness.

Keep your family, including pets, a safe distance away from wildlife. Do not feed, handle or approach sick or dead animals or their droppings.

Prevent contact of domestic or captive birds with wild birds. 

Find more information about the avian influenza: cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Avian_Influenza.html, aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information.

#California condors #California condor #raptors #birds of prey #birds #animals #wildlife #nature #vultures #avian flu #endangered species #extinction #animal death

[goblinbeetle]

Cracking a cold one

#another experimental icon! #you have no idea how excited I was for this one #I looked at the character and knew what I wanted to do with them IMMEDIATELY #God birds are so fun to draw #.......I wish I was better at getting attached to ocs :( #I need to design a character of each “species type” because they are so fun to draw #fish ocs when ? #digital art #digital artwork #art #artwork #furry #artist #drawing #furry art #digital drawing #illustration #redbull #energy drink #waves #swimming #penguin #avian #bird

[enchantingducktheorist]

me: *having a good day and feeling good about myself*

species dysphoria: hippity hopity your happiness is now my property

#therianthrope #theriotype #therianthropy #therian #cat therian #feline therian #therian community #therian culture #therian memes #therian safe space #therian stuff #therian things #jaguar theriotype #cat theriotype #panther therian #big cat therian #bird theriotype #bird therian #avian therian #species dysphoria #therian blog #therianblr #therian posting #therian pride #nonhuman community #nonhumanity #non human #nonhuman #nonhuman memes #nonhuman posting

[raggedy-dxctor]

I love it when people make aus of fitpac and co and they're like non-human. it's SO funny because like, babe those are literally just guys

#qsmp #fitmc #pactw #and that's the appeal of them!!!! they're special in their own ways ; not bc they're unique avian species or hybrids!!! they're just guys!!!

[drdadbooks]

Magic in the Marsh U8A0653 by Daniel D'Auria Via Flickr: There is magic hidden in those salt marshes. Especially at sunrise, when long shadows and misty fog hangs over the dew-drenched, coarse grasses. Birds like this Yellowlegs, hunt along the muddy waters in search of prey. It’s still early in the season and biting insects have yet to make their debut. This makes a visit so much more pleasant and relaxed.

#“Lesser Yellowlegs” #“yellowlegs” #Shorebirds #“Coastal Birds of New Jersey” #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animal #“wildlife photography” #“nature photography” #“bird photography” #avian #“avian species” #“avian photography” #“birding in the wild” #feathers #“feathered friends” #“world birds” #“birds of the world” #flight #“in flight” #colors #wings #“Daniel A D’Auria MD” #“Children’s Wildlife Books by Daniel A D’Auria MD” #“DrDADBooks” #“May2022”

[hornyharpy]

Finally started to draw ref sheets for my chicks

#artists on tumblr #small artist #my art #digital art #avian #harpy #reference #original species #species sheet #fantasy species #bird #aves #world building #original setting #silly bird people

[1dinodaily]

10/5/22 Black Kite & Flame

#daily dino #avian dino #avian dinosaur #bird #black kite #species: black kite #fire #flame #nature #inktober #inktober 2022

[sunlitmcgee]

eek! a mouse!!

#about time I gave him a proper ref #mice are so hard to draw #i rlly am working my way backwards #from the harder furry species to do. like avians and spiders #to stuff like common mammals that feel so Uncanny in my style #for some reason #anyway #fondue apo #setting: estea #antro mouse #oc #original character

[chilopodacrudus]

Priest may look intimidating as a large sapient predatory species but the Ziek'ah are a kind, welcoming people and he is their leader.

The Ziek'ah people worship the concept of death and base their entire society around it. They also are the go to for many other species to perform funeral rites and are educated in every species' death rituals in the Court of Stars.

#worldbuilding #world building #monster #monster man #monster husband #avian #alien #alien oc #alien species #original species #oc #oc art #oc species #monster art #monster design #alien design #alien art #lorecraft #lore craft #original universe #art

[zgasly]

This is my Spore captain! Also I'm glad you liked my previous Spore designs ^^

They are Xurau species, a sapient race inhabiting planet Hephaestus. Their most common feather color is red and dark red, but they can also be blondies :>

#myart #furry #anthro #oc #spore #spore galactic adventures #spore oc #avian #raptor #alien #alien oc #digital art #alien species #speculative biology

[bolithesenate]

under this new light: Kekee's adult crest?

#maybe they have feathers all over #we need more avian species anyways #random boli thoughts #my art #star wars #mikkian #jedi oc