Our moodily lit crested partridge is a female. Though her plumage includes vibrant green and copper, the male sports the red crest that gives the bird its most common name. Unless you travel to the biogeographic region of Southeast Asia known as Sundaland, you may have to head to your local zoo to get a glimpse of this bird. But don’t look for it up in the trees--the crested partridge prefers to walk, not fly.
A crested partridge
Today in History
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Taking the scenic route
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International Day for Biodiversity
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Day
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Nature Photography Day
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Happy International Beaver Day!
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National Napping Day
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World Maritime Day
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World Population Day
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A notorious advocate for women
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Celebrating 78 years of Everglades National Park
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Here s looking Atchafalaya
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Roman theater of Cartagena, Spain
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European river otter, Netherlands
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