bill Archives - Nomads

Raucous

The pied crow is approximately the size of the European carrion crow (46–52 cm in length) but has a longer bill, slightly longer tail and wings, and longer legs. As its name suggests, its glossy black head and neck are interrupted by a large area of white feathering from the shoulders down to the lower breast but the tail, bill and wings are black. The eyes of a fully matured bird are dark brown. The white plumage of immature birds is often mixed with black. It resembles the White-necked and thick-billed ravens but is much smaller, less stocky and has a smaller bill.

4 April 2018Picture of the day, Wildlife

Striking

The Black-headed Heron is identified by its black head and neck with white chin, grey belly, and in flight light under wings contrasting with black flight feathers. It is distinguished from the Grey Heron by its slightly smaller size, black head and neck, slimness, and contrasting wings in flight. It is distinguished from the Goliath Heron by its smaller size and grey color and lack of chestnut. It is distinguished from the Purple Heron by its shorter bill and lackof chestnut.

23 March 2018Picture of the day, Wildlife