Monday, 6 May 2019
Sunday, 5 May 2019
3-5-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - FALSE BLISTER BEETLE (Chrysanthia reitteri)
Chrysanthia reitteri is a species of insects with 144 observations
5-5-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - ALOE VERA (Aloe vera)
Aloe vera (/ˈæloʊ(i) vɛrə, vɪər-/) is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions.
An evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula, but grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates around the world. It is cultivated for commercial products, mainly as a topical treatment used over centuries. The species is attractive for decorative purposes, and succeeds indoors as a potted plant.
The leaves of Aloe vera contain significant amounts of the polysaccharide gel acemannan which can be used for a wide range of medical purposes. The skin contains aloin which is toxic. Products made from Aloe vera usually only use the gel.
Saturday, 4 May 2019
4-12-2015 JURONG, SINGAPORE - WHITE FRONTED PARROT (Amazona albifrons)
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The white-fronted amazon (Amazona albifrons) also known as the white-fronted parrot, or spectacled amazon parrot, is a Central American species of parrot. They can imitate a range from 30 to 40 different sounds. Like other large parrots, the white-fronted parrot has a long potential life span, usually around 40 years.
The white-fronted amazon, at about 25 cm (9.8 in) long, is the smallest of the amazon parrots. This species is named for the bright white patch of feathers on its forehead, although the amount of white varies from individual to individual. They have mostly green plumage with some blue colouring on their outspread wings. They have bright red colouring around their eyes (in some individuals almost like spectacles) and blue colouring behind the patch of white on their foreheads. Together with the red-spectacled amazon and the yellow-lored amazon, it is the only amazon species in which adult males and females easily can be distinguished by external appearance (sexual dimorphism): Males have bright red feathers on their "shoulders" (alula), while females have green "shoulders". Juveniles have pale grey irises and less red on their face and the white area is replaced with a smaller yellowish area.
4-12-2015 JURONG, SINGAPORE - LILAC CROWNED PARROT (Amazona finschi)
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The lilac-crowned amazon (Amazona finschi), also known as lilac-crowned parrot, Finsch's parrot or Finsch's amazon, is a parrot endemic to the Pacific slopes of Mexico. Also known as Finsch's amazon, it is characterised by green plumage, a maroon forehead, and a violet-blue crown and neck.
The binomial of this bird commemorates the German naturalist and explorer Otto Finsch.
In 2006, BirdLife International classified this species as vulnerable. In 2014, IUCN uplisted this species to Endangered.
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The lilac-crowned amazon's endemic range spans along the pacific coast of Mexico, beginning in southeastern Sonora and southwestern Chihuahua down to southern Oaxaca. In Sinaloa and northern Nayarit the geographic range of the lilac-crowned parrot is above 375 meters of elevation and does not reach sea level until southern Nayarit, where it remains so through Jalisco and Oaxaca.
The lilac-crowned amazon's natural habitat in Mexico is often threatened. The decline in population size has been recorded in almost all of its natural habitat locations. Based on a collection of data and resident accounts, Amazona finschi population range has decreased by 20% due to habitat loss.
An increasingly growing population of approximately 100 individuals is found in Southern California, especially in the San Gabriel Valley and Orange Country. This increase could also be attributed to a more reliable source of measurement of population than in past years. These populations often are found in residential areas and occasionally in nesting groups with red-crowned parrots in native conifer forests or non-native captive plants.
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4-4-2018 PHINDA GAME RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA - COQUI FRANCOLIN (Peliperdix coqui)
The Coqui francolin, known scientifically as Campocolinus coqui, is a bird that belongs to the Phasianidae family. This species exhibits a striking appearance, with the adult male of the "Pale-bellied francolin" subspecies, P. c. hubbardi, showcasing its plumage in the Maasai Mara.
When attempting to identify the Coqui francolin, one should look for the characteristic features of the species, which include the coloration and patterns of the plumage. The males and females of the nominate race can be observed in eastern Botswana and Limpopo, respectively, providing opportunities to study their distinct markings.
The Coqui francolin is an adaptable bird, favoring a variety of environments. It thrives in grasslands, steppes, savannas, and dry scrublands, but is also comfortable in bright forests and grain fields. This bird is known to inhabit high plateaus, where it can be found at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
This francolin has a broad range across Africa's southern half, with a presence in the western Sahel and Ethiopia. It holds the distinction of being the most widespread francolin on the African continent.
The Coqui francolin is predominantly a resident bird, meaning it does not typically migrate and is often found within the same geographical area throughout the year.
The IUCN Red List has classified the Coqui francolin as Least Concern, indicating that the species does not currently face any significant threats to its survival.
Friday, 3 May 2019
4-4-2018 PHINDA GAME RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA - COLLARED SUNBIRD (Hedydipna collaris)
The collared sunbird (Hedydipna collaris) is a bird species of the family Nectariniidae. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. The collared sunbird is in fact mainly insectivorous.
Sunbird flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.
The collared sunbird is a common breeder across most of sub-Saharan Africa. Two or three eggs are laid in a suspended nest in a tree. It is a seasonal bird migrant within its range.
Collared sunbirds are tiny, only 9–10 cm (3.5–3.9 in) long. They have short thin down-curved bills and brush-tipped tubular tongues, both adaptations to nectar feeding.
The adult male has glossy green upperparts and head with a yellow belly and narrow purple breast band. The female is a duller green above and entirely yellow below.
This species inhabits forests near water.
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