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astronomy-to-zoology: Spectacled Eider (Somateria fischeri)

…is a large species of sea duck native to the coasts of Alaska and Siberia. Like other sea ducks the spectacled eider dives for its meals which usually consist of molluscs and crustaceans. The spectacled eider like other eider species is sexually dimorphic as males sport a striking white, black and green coloration while females have a more modest chocolate brown coloration. During the breeding season eider pairs will move inland to tundras close to the sea to lay their young.

Phylogeny

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astronomy-to-zoology: Long-tailed Broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae)

…is a species of passerine bird endemic to the Himalayas, Southeast Asia and parts of Indonesia. Like other broadbills the long-tailed broadbill feeds primarily on insects and other terrestrial arthropods which it finds in the forest. The long-tailed broadbill is also highly sociable and can often be seen in large noisy parties that are especially loud during the mating season.

Phylogeny

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Grey headed fish eagle

(Photos by tay choo guan)

(via thepredatorblog)