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Cuban Oriole (Icterus melanopsis) immature, moulting into adult plumage, perched on twig, Zapata Peninsula
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Cuban Oriole (Icterus melanopsis) immature, moulting into adult plumage, perched on twig, Zapata Peninsula
Cuban Oriole (Icterus melanopsis) immature, moulting into adult plumage, perched on twig, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March
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Media ID 9652803
© FLPA/Neil Bowman
Antillean Antilles Caribbean Cuba Cuban Endemic Greater Antilles Icterid Icteridae Icterids Matanzas Moult Moulting Moults Neotropical Neotropics Oriole Orioles Peninsula Province West Indian West Indies Zapata Immature Immatures Juveniles Passerines Songbirds
From Awkward Teen to Dashing Adult - Cuban Oriole's Glamorous Transformation!
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. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Neil Bowman, we witness the incredible journey of a young Cuban Oriole as it undergoes a remarkable transformation. Perched delicately on a twig in the enchanting Zapata Peninsula of Matanzas Province, Cuba, this little avian superstar is moulting into its adult plumage. With its vibrant tropical colors and unique markings, the Cuban Oriole steals the show as it matures from an awkward juvenile to a stunning adult. This charismatic passerine bird hails from the beautiful West Indies and is endemic to these Caribbean islands. As our feathered friend navigates through its moult amidst lush greenery and breathtaking scenery, it symbolizes growth and change in nature's grand theater. The Greater Antilles provide the perfect backdrop for this neotropical spectacle that showcases Mother Nature's artistic prowess. Caught mid-transformation, this immature Cuban Oriole reminds us all of our own teenage years - full of awkwardness but brimming with potential. With each passing day, feathers are shed and new ones emerge in their full splendor; just like life itself where we shed our insecurities and embrace our true selves. So let this mesmerizing image serve as a reminder that beauty lies not only in perfection but also in every step of evolution. From clumsy adolescence to confident adulthood – whether you're an oriole or human – embrace your journey with grace!
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