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Introducing... the Long-wattled Umbrellabird

Jun 13, 2015 20:35

The long-wattled umbrellabird is a large black bird with a body length reaching 51 centimeters in the males. Females are only about half the size of the males. In the males the head of these birds shows an impressive overhanging crest, extending over the bill, composed by hair-like feathers ( Read more... )

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rose_cat August 16 2015, 10:18:40 UTC

Damn, but some female birds have awful taste! (Or a twisted sense of humor.)

turk_diddler August 17 2015, 19:45:22 UTC

Looking at the male bare-necked umbrellabird, the long-wattled females seem positively picky.

rose_cat August 18 2015, 03:03:43 UTC

WHAT. It's got a tassel XD

dodgy_mermaid August 19 2015, 16:05:16 UTC

I described the wattle as a pinecone, too, and shouted in surprise every time it inflated. And the pompadour just slays me. What an utterly bizarre critter! A+, will laugh again.

riddlebreeze June 8 2016, 20:46:55 UTC

I really missed this blog. (Started checking LJ more often lately.) Thank you for all these fun facts!!!! I love learning about these crazy things. :)