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#13247641
28 January 2026
A pigeon soaks in a light winter rainfall in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 28, 2026. Winter time is difficult for domestic birds.
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#13247639
28 January 2026
A knot of house sparrows is seen on an empty tree on a cold day. Winter time is difficult for domestic birds in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 28, 2026.
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#13170621
9 January 2026
Pigeons warm themselves by heaters in the Main Market Square during heavy snowfall in Krakow, Poland, on January 8, 2026.
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#13170622
9 January 2026
Pigeons warm themselves by heaters in the Main Market Square during heavy snowfall in Krakow, Poland, on January 8, 2026.
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#12893558
22 October 2025
A Burrowing Owl scans the sky for hawks and other birds of prey as it stands guard near its burrow in Davie, Florida. Burrowing Owls nest and roost in underground burrows and feed on insects, along with small lizards, mammals, and birds. When threatened, they produce a hissing sound that mimics a rattlesnake to scare off predators.
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#12845611
9 October 2025
A green heron perches at Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, Florida. Green herons are known for using tools, such as insects or twigs, to lure fish within striking distance.
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#12845630
9 October 2025
A turkey vulture preens its feathers at Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, Florida. These scavengers use their keen sense of smell to locate carrion, a rare trait among birds.
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#12821305
2 October 2025
Egrets search for food amid garbage piles in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a stark shift from their natural habit of fishing in rivers and wetlands.
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#12821306
2 October 2025
Egrets search for food amid garbage piles in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a stark shift from their natural habit of fishing in rivers and wetlands.
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#12821310
2 October 2025
Egrets search for food amid garbage piles in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a stark shift from their natural habit of fishing in rivers and wetlands.
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#12821315
2 October 2025
Egrets search for food amid garbage piles in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a stark shift from their natural habit of fishing in rivers and wetlands.
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#12821316
2 October 2025
Egrets search for food amid garbage piles in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a stark shift from their natural habit of fishing in rivers and wetlands.
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#12770138
18 September 2025
A bird flies above a graveyard near an eroded section on the banks of the Padma River in Jajira, Shariatpur, Bangladesh, on September 18, 2025. River erosion becomes more frequent and severe in recent years, putting entire villages, mosques, schools, and graveyards at risk in the area.
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#12716061
5 September 2025
A common gallinule runs across the water to escape a nearby alligator at Green Cay Nature Center in Boynton Beach, Florida. Unlike most waterbirds, gallinules have long toes that allow them to walk on floating vegetation. The species is known for its loud, cackling calls that often echo through wetlands.
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#12716063
5 September 2025
A common gallinule runs across the water to escape a nearby alligator at Green Cay Nature Center in Boynton Beach, Florida. Unlike most waterbirds, gallinules have long toes that allow them to walk on floating vegetation. The species is known for its loud, cackling calls that often echo through wetlands.
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#12666507
23 August 2025
A woodpecker tries to eat a berry in Jupiter, Florida. Woodpeckers are known for pecking up to 20 times per second and have specially adapted skulls to protect their brains from impact while foraging and drumming on trees.
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