Tucked in... or wide open?

[pardinus]

Finally back to posting! Probably not in time for the SMAPWINGS... here's some wings for you! contest, but sharing some of our #featheredfriends anyway; and since this week's theme is

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Tucked in or wide open, how do you prefer to see them? Probably the latter, I would say.

^{Have no idea which species this is, feel free to chip in if you know it!}

And if you're wondering why is this big bird perched in a handrail, it's because this photo was taken in a bird park in Malaysia, were quite a few exotic birds roam kind of free. Still, not entirely free as this little one.

^{Goldfinch - Carduelis carduelis}

These are my favourite kind of tucked wings: the ones with distinct traits that help to identify the species I'm seeing. That black and yellow pattern is a sure way to identify goldfinches!

^{White stork - Ciconia ciconia}

Speaking of easy to identify colour patterns, the wide open wings of storks are always a wonder to see. Not that they don't look good in a resting position...

... but seeing them high in the air is a lot more fun, especially if they're flying low.

The same with seagulls: cute birds in the ground...

^{Yellow-legged gull - Larus michahellis}

... but with a lot more elegancy flying just over our heads (well, as long as they don't remember to drop anything...)!

Even when perched, wing position can also helps us with identification: wide open wings, perching near water? Most likely a cormorant!

^{Little cormorant - Microcarbo niger}

This was my first time seeing this particular species, but I can assure you the european cormorant species exhibit the exact same behaviour, so their wings dry faster after the dives.

^{Perched with open wings, near water, a cormorant? WTF??}

Ops... pretty sorry, mr. vulture. Although in my defense, I wrote "most likely"!

^{Black vulture - Coragyps atratus}

There you go: some vultures can also be spotted in the "perched with wide open wings" too! 😁

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Comments

[nelinoeva]

Storks always have a special place in my heart. Such a joy to watch them gliding. Great choice for entry photo!
Goldfinches are so sweet. They are easily recognized by the wings indeed.
I don't know what the exotic bird is from your first photo, but you got an awesome shot.
Another delightful post @pardinus! 🙂

[pardinus]

Thank you! If you ever come to Portugal you'll have a belly full of storks! 😉 !LUV

[nelinoeva]

We have lots of storks here too and I am pleased that the stork family near my office is doing very well.
But, I wish to visit Portugal. Never had the chance before, which is a shame. Your country is so beautiful. I work for a company with factories in each continent and some in Portugal. I remember once there was a business trip to Anadia, where one of the factories is. I missed that trip because at the same time I was on another in Barcelona, where our headquarters are. But, I may have another chance sometime to come to Portugal.

[pardinus]

If you come I'll tell you all the good spots! 😉 !LUV

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[nelinoeva]

Much appreciated!
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[bluefinstudios]

I enjoy birds in flight, or perched, but mostly, I prefer a bird in ACTION of some kind!
I love that Cormorant. And that White ibis. Possibly Black headed Ibis. Not sure which species. but, either name, you caught the bird in action and that makes for a compelling image.

[pardinus]

Possibly a black head ibis yes, wemt and checked. Thanks a lot for the hint and the visit! !BEER

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[steven-patrick]

Wide open. Like the white stork. No question 🙂

[pardinus]

Same here. 😉 Cheers! !BEER

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