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Pin Tailed Collection

The pin-tailed creatures of the animal kingdom are truly captivating

Background imagePin Tailed Collection: Pin-tailed sandgrouse, Pterocles alchata

Pin-tailed sandgrouse, Pterocles alchata, and buttonquail, Turnix sylvaticus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

Background imagePin Tailed Collection: Pin-tailed manakin, Ilicura militaris

Pin-tailed manakin, Ilicura militaris (Military manakin, Pipra militaris). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imagePin Tailed Collection: Pin-tailed whydah, Vidua macroura

Pin-tailed whydah, Vidua macroura (Supercilious widow bird, Fringilla superciliosa Vieillot). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker

Background imagePin Tailed Collection: Female Pin-tailed Sandgrouse on alert at drinking pool, Pterocles alchata, Spain

Female Pin-tailed Sandgrouse on alert at drinking pool, Pterocles alchata, Spain

Background imagePin Tailed Collection: Pin-tailed Green-pigeon (Treron apicauda lowei) adult male, perched in bare tree, Dakdam Highland

Pin-tailed Green-pigeon (Treron apicauda lowei) adult male, perched in bare tree, Dakdam Highland, Cambodia, January

Background imagePin Tailed Collection: Pin Tailed Sandgrouse - drinking from pool - Spain

Pin Tailed Sandgrouse - drinking from pool - Spain
DAC-1125 Pin Tailed Sandgrouse - drinking from pool Spain Pterocles alchata David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePin Tailed Collection: Pin-tailed Parrotfinch (Erythrura prasina) adult female, feeding on bamboo seeds, Kaeng Krachan N. P

Pin-tailed Parrotfinch (Erythrura prasina) adult female, feeding on bamboo seeds, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Pin-tailed Parrotfinch (Erythrura prasina) adult female, feeding on bamboo seeds, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, february

Background imagePin Tailed Collection: Pin-tailed Whydah - male Fam: Ploceides

Pin-tailed Whydah - male Fam: Ploceides
WAT-13820 Pin-tailed Whydah - male Zambia Vidua macroura M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePin Tailed Collection: veuve dominicaine male Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura

veuve dominicaine male Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura
WAT-13534 Pin-tailed Whydah - male Vidua macroura M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePin Tailed Collection: Pin-tailed Sandgrouse - female. Coto Donana National Park - Spain

Pin-tailed Sandgrouse - female. Coto Donana National Park - Spain
WAT-12514 Pin-tailed Sandgrouse - female Coto Donana National Park - Spain Pterocles alchata M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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The pin-tailed creatures of the animal kingdom are truly captivating. From the elegant Pin-tailed sandgrouse, Pterocles alchata, to the vibrant Pin-tailed manakin, Ilicura militaris, and the enchanting Pin-tailed whydah, Vidua macroura - these species showcase nature's diversity. In Spain's Coto Donana National Park, a female Pin-tailed Sandgrouse stands on high alert at a drinking pool. Her keen senses attuned to any potential danger in her surroundings. Meanwhile, another male counterpart indulges in a refreshing drink from a nearby pool - an exquisite sight indeed. Perched proudly on a bare tree in Dakdam Highland, Cambodia is an adult male Pin-tailed Green-pigeon (Treron apicauda lowei). His emerald plumage glistens under the January sun as he surveys his domain with grace and poise. A female Pin-tailed Sandgrouse gracefully feeds on bamboo seeds in Thailand's Kaeng Krachan N. P. , showcasing her delicate beauty amidst lush greenery. This scene highlights how these birds play crucial roles in their ecosystems by dispersing seeds and contributing to forest regeneration. Amongst all these avian wonders is the striking male Veuve dominicaine of the Pin-tailed Whydah family (Vidua macroura). With its long tail feathers flowing behind it like ribbons in flight or courtship displays, this bird captivates observers with its elegance and charm. These pin-tailed creatures remind us of nature's incredible ability to create unique and awe-inspiring beings. Each one holds its own story within our vast natural world – tales of survival, adaptation, and sheer beauty that continue to inspire us every day.