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WEST INDIAN WOODPECKER . ABACO . BAHAMAS

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WEST INDIAN WOODPECKER Melanerpes superciliaris

West Indian Woodpecker . Abaco . Bahamas (π Keith Salvesen)

The WEST INDIAN WOODPECKER Melanerpes superciliaris is one of Abaco’s specialist birds. Islanders and regular visitors will be familiar with the sight – and indeed the raucous sound – of these beautiful birds. They are commonly found throughout Abaco and the cays. Possibly their rarity across the wider Bahamas is underestimated. The only other island where these birds are found is San Salvador. Formerly resident on Grand Bahama, they are believed to be extirpated there. Abaco is very fortunate to enjoy their noisy company.

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CHRISTMAS BUNTING . ABACO . BAHAMAS

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BUNTINGS FOR AN ABACO CHRISTMAS

Painted Bunting, Abaco (Tara Lavallee)

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BUNTING  /ˈbʌntɪŋ/  (Noun)

  1. A small New World songbird of the cardinal subfamily
  2. Flags and other colourful festive decoration

PAINTED BUNTINGPainted Bunting, Abaco (Erik Gauger)

Few birds radiate Yuletide vibes better than Painted Buntings, with their perfect festive colours. Here is a seasonal flock of them to enjoy. A very happy Christmas to those who kindly continue to visit Rolling Harbour.

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Painted Bunting, Abaco (Tara Lavallee)

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Painted Bunting reflection, Laguna Seca.South TX Tom Sheley
Painted Bunting dip reflection LR.Laguna Seca.South TX. 4.16.13.Tom Sheley

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WHITE-CHEEKED PINTAIL . ABACO . BAHAMAS

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‘BAHAMA DUCK‘ Anas bahamensis

White-cheeked pintail . Abaco . Bahamas (Gerlinde Taurer)
White-cheeked pintail . Abaco . Bahamas (Gerlinde Taurer)

Photos taken on Abaco by Gerlinde Taurer, a major contributor to “Birds of Abaco”