Each bird card features unique artwork with gold foil highlights, as well as information about the bird's conservation status, habitat, diet, and more! All of the birds in this set were part of #avianaugust2021, a daily bird drawing prompt by @thecookiedove! Available here!
Sometimes “rizz” (charisma) just isn’t enough. To attract a mate, a male Lady Amherst’s Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) will engage in an elaborate courtship dance. What's more? He has dazzling plumage to add to his appeal, along with tail feathers that can reach an impressive 31.5 inches (80 cm) long! While this bird prefers to stay on the ground, it occasionally takes flight to escape from foes or to reach treetop roosts. One might spot this species in parts of Asia, such as southwestern China, where it inhabits bamboo forests. Photo: Henry Koh, CC BY 2.0, flickr #birds #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #biodiversity #nature https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIsMKPvrKN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Yup… that’s a dinosaur. The Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) uses its immense beak to dine on a variety of snacks, including fruit, insects, bats, and even smaller birds. It’s found in parts of eastern Africa, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Mozambique. Like other hornbills, its beak is topped with a helmet-like structure called a casque which helps amplify its barking calls. This casque is made of keratin, which is the same protein that makes up your hair, skin, and nails! Photo: Bernard DUPONT, CC BY-SA 2.0, flickr #birds #birdsofinstagram #dinosaurs #science https://www.instagram.com/p/CpYehY9L1Uo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=