Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) by Ray Barlow
“And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel.” (Isaiah 8:8 KJV)
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) by Ray Barlow
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“Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:” (1 Peter 4:4 KJV)
“Not Going With The Crowd” by Lee at Lake Morton
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“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.” (Psalms 127:2 KJV)
Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus) by Daves BirdingPix
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“O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.” (Psalms 34:3 KJV)
Lizzard With Butterfly on Head ©Pixdaus White Eagle
[I know these aren’t birds, but I love this photo]
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“I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing.(Ezekiel 34:26 NKJV)
Geese Getting A Shower ©Pinterest
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Glossy Flowerpiercer (Diglossa lafresnayii) ©WikiC
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. (Isaiah 40:8 KJV)
Starting off this weeks avian wonders from the Thraupidae Family, these perfectly created “flowerpiercers are the members of two genera of tanagers, Diglossa and Diglossopis. The latter genus is sometimes subsumed into the former, but at present most authorities maintain them as separate. Based on mtDNA, the indigo flowerpiercer, which traditionally has been placed in Diglossopis, actually belongs in Diglossa. The common name refers to their habit of piercing the base of flowers to access nectar that otherwise would be out of reach. This is done with their highly modified bills [created by their creator], although this is greatly reduced in the bluish flowerpiercer, which has an almost “normal” bill. Most flowerpiercers are restricted to highlands, especially the Andes, in South America, but two species occur in Central America.” (Wikipedia)
Red Pileated Finch (Coryphospingus cucullatus) ©WikiC
There are eight species in between the Flowerpiercers and the Sierra Finches. These are in six different genera. All of these are songbirds that live in South America. They are considered incertae sedis which means in Latin that they are of uncertain placement. So they just sort of placed them together until they figure out were to place them.
Peruvian Sierra Finch (Phrygilus punensis) ©WikiC
Phrygilus is a genus of mainly Andean seed-eating tanagers commonly known as sierra finches. Phrygilos means finch in Ancient Greek. Sometimes classified in the bunting and American sparrow family Emberizidae, more recent studies have shown them to belong in the Thraupidae. The genus appears to be polyphyletic consisting of at least three distinct lineages which in future may need to be split into separate genera.
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV)
“Your Grace is Sufficient” ~ Special by Courtney Love – Flute
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Sunday Inspiration – Thraupidae – Tanagers and Allies I
Sunday Inspiration – Thraupidae – Tanagers and Allies II
Sunday Inspiration – Thraupidae – Tanagers and Allies III
Sunday Inspiration – Thraupidae – Tanagers and Allies IV
Sunday Inspiration – Thraupidae – Dacnis, Honeycreepers, Conebills
Traupidae Family – Tanagers and Allies
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“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”
(Luke 21:36 KJV)
Red Pileated Finch (Coryphospingus cucullatus) ©WikiC
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“And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken. ” (Daniel 2:42 KJV)
EurasianCoot (Fulica atra) Lobed Feet ©WikiC
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“That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;” (Genesis 22:17 KJV)
Skimmers – Gulls – Terns resting at the shore MacDill by Lee
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“If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (Psalms 11:3 KJV)
Fallen Nest ©Pixabay
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“As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.” (Daniel 1:17 KJV)
Four Children by wzbirdsjamj(JJSJ)
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“Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:” (Job 4:15 KJV)
Aflac Duck Puffed Up – by Dan at Lake Morton
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