African Olive Pigeon (Columba arquatrix)

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by Terry Costales

This handsome Olive Pigeon eyed the photographer suspiciously.

Unknown Bird

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by Terry Costales

Another view of the unidentified bird from yesterday's blog.

Southern Crowned Pigeon (Goura scheepmakeri)

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by Terry Costales

Another photo of this gorgeous pigeon. Wouldn't it be great if these birds were the ones flying around our cities and sitting on our statues?

Unknown Bird

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by Terry Costales

I thought this was a bustard of some sort or perhaps a guan. However, I have not been able to identify it. If anyone can help please do, I'd appreciate it. Rudolf Saturday 8 March 2014 Chauna torquata - Southern Screamer

Unidentified Bird

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by Terry Costales

A lovely yellow bird high above my head remains anonymous.

Mindanao Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba crinigera)

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by Terry Costales

This pigeon never stood still for an instant so I had to get his photo on the run.

Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica)

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by Terry Costales

This large pigeon with the remarkable feathers comes from the Nicobar Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean.

Southern Crowned Pigeon (Goura scheepmakeri)

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by Terry Costales

Wikipedia stated that "This species was first discovered new to science by Otto Finsch who found a live bird received from the dealer C. Scheepmaker in Amsterdam Zoo and named it after him." Yet, the article is for the Southern Crowned Pigeon. The L.A. Zoo sign called this bird Sheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon and it was softly glowing in the dappled sunlight of the aviary.

Unknown Bird

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by Terry Costales

I believe this to be a flycatcher, but I couldn't positively identify it. Rudolf Saturday 8 March 2014 Looks like a juveniel : Rackuet-tailed Roller (Coracia spatulatus)

Chacoan Peccary (Catagonus wagneri)

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by Terry Costales

There is just something ugly-adorable about pigs.

Unidentified Bird

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by Terry Costales

The little bird is asking "Who am I?" and I have no answer.

Wading Bird

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by Terry Costales

I thought this small wading bird would be easy to identify, but alas, for me it was not.

Schmidt's Spot-nosed Guenon

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by Terry Costales

A small cute monkey on a rope.

Ibis?

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by Terry Costales

This bird looks like an Ibis to me, but I can't identify it. Frustrating.

Unknown Bird

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by Terry Costales

This was a very strikingly beautiful bird with its totally blue feathers, but I do not know its name.

Red River Hog (Potamochoerus porcus)

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by Terry Costales

Not much more than the snout could be seen of this unique Red River Hog. I'm not sure why but this is one of my favorite animals.

African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer)

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by Terry Costales

The African Fish Eagle is not a true fish eagle, rather it's actually a sea eagle. And yes, there are people for whom that fact matters.

Red River Hog (Potamochoerus porcus)

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by Terry Costales

I love this species of pig and its lyrical name.

Chacoan Peccary (Catagonus wagneri)

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by Terry Costales

Sweet, sweet face.

Unknown Bird

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by Terry Costales

Another photo of yesterday's unidentified bird.

Grevy's Zebra (Equus grevyi)

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by Terry Costales

A beautiful zebra overlooked its enclosure.

Unknown Bird

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by Terry Costales

A handsome, curious and unidentified bird from one of the San Diego Zoo aviaries.

Grevy's Zebra (Equus grevyi)

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by Terry Costales

The well muscled head of a zebra reminds me of a ballerina on her toes.

Bali Mynah (Leucopsar rothschildi)

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by Terry Costales

The Bali Mynahs in the aviary seemed curious and friendly but sadly they are almost extinct in the wild.

African Open-billed Stork

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by Terry Costales

Not your traditionally beautiful bird, but quite striking in its own way.