Dinosaur
How special is this bird! Like a relic from evolution, the hatchlings of Hoatzins have functional claws on thumb and 1st finger to support climbing trees until the wings are strong enough. Their scientific genus name ‘Opisthocomus’ comes from ancient greek and relates to ‘wearing long hair behind'.
Awards
Color Photography Contest
2025Nominee
Wildlife
Non Professional
Dinosaur
How special is this bird! Like a relic from evolution, the hatchlings of Hoatzins have functional claws on thumb and 1st finger to support climbing trees until the wings are strong enough. Their scientific genus name ‘Opisthocomus’ comes from ancient greek and relates to ‘wearing long hair behind'.
About Artist
A. Pires
The broad diversity and beauty of nature is breathtaking if you allow yourself to dive into it. For me, it is even some form of meditation. It´s the little detail like a color combination, a feather pattern that make me smile broadly. I’d love to show you some of it through my lens, my pictures. My name is Anja and I am a non-pro photographer based in Switzerland. I'd love to turn my passion into profession in the future. Thank you!
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