… ContinueNamed for the Bolivian city adjacent to the mountain slopes that comprise its stronghold, the rare and beautiful Cochabamba Mountain Finch is actually more closely related to a tanager than to a finch. This sparrow-sized bird is a member of the Poospiza genus (warbling finches/mountain finches) and is distinguished by its distinct plumage and highly limited range around the city of Cochabamba in Bolivia.
Many geographically restricted species throughout South America are named after “their” places in this way. Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, an isolated mountain range along
Masked Flowerpiercer: Nectar Robber
… ContinueA common, confiding, and conspicuous member of the tanager family, the bright blue Masked Flowerpiercer is a familiar sight to birders throughout the Andes. This bird is named for its feeding habits, which are made possible by its highly specialized bill.
Like other flowerpiercers, the Masked Flowerpiercer has a slightly upturned bill with a hooked upper mandible and a shorter, sharp lower mandible used to pierce the base of flowers to access the nectar inside. Its genus name, Diglossa, derives from the Greek word for “double-tongued” and refers to this
Hanging with the Devils – Take a look inside | Australia Zoo Life
We check in with the Australasia team to follow along with all the things they do throughout the day with our cheeky Tassie Devils. Learn some interesting facts and see what goes into working with these animals.
Here at Australia Zoo we are home to over 1200 beautiful animals and 400 staff. Join us as we give you a behind the scenes look at all the action. From new additions to animal highlights, our awesome zoo crew and fabulous zoo celebrations. We’ll get you up close and personal with Australia