The blue-footed booby, as its name would imply is a seabird with blue feet. The booby is about 32 inches long and weighs about 3.3 pounds. The female is slightly larger than the male. The color of their feet is derived from the pigments in their diet of fresh fish. The brightness of the blue […]
The crossbill is a variety of finch that includes at least 3-5 species. They are specialist feeders. Their bills cross instead of lining straight up, giving them their common name. Their crossed bills allow them to get at the seeds in pinecones. They exist in the higher northern hemisphere latitudes where their food source grows. […]
The Gloster canary was bred to be short and stubby, less than 5″ in length. Not all Glosters sport the fancy Beatles style hair-do. They are noted for their beautiful song, which coupled with their cute appearance, makes them a popular pet. Interestingly, breeding two crested canaries does not work. The resulting chicks form with […]
Well, this turkey sketch was never posted last year, but it’s just in time for this year’s Turkey Day. The turkey is a large bird in the genus Meleagris, which is native to the Americas. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
This was the first Hawaiian petrel I drew back in July 12, 2014. Apparently, it never got posted. In case you don’t remember the Hawaiian petrel is on the Endangered species list.
Barn owls are the most widely distributed species of owl, and one of the most widespread of all birds in general. Colors will vary from…
And for tonight’s sketch…a bird of paradise, of the family Paradisaeidae of the order…
Here’s an owl for you tonight folks. Almost thought I wasn’t going to make it but somehow I managed. Hope you like it. Night everyone!
The great grey owl is documented as the world’s largest species of owl. It is distributed across the northern hemisphere. It also goes by…
I’m not sure what species this is but I just really liked the banded pattern on the feathers. If anyone knows, which species…
Our pets become part of the family. “Keo-boy”, my siamese, was just a month shy of 20 yrs old. It was very difficult when I had to put him down. It was so hard that I even had him cremated. Myra surprised me with a picture of him, which sits in my bedroom til this day. “Babe” followed “Keo” & if you know a bit about Maine Coons you know they have long beautiful hair with striking patterns. She surprised me one Xmas with a portrait of the big boy. I can’t believe it is done with only pencil. She captured every detail perfectly. I have known Myra all her life, as I am her auntie. She has always had a knack for drawing. At 4, she even placed her artwork on my white leather chair! I have seen her develop into a fantastic artist. I will treasure my works of art forever.
- E. Naito
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