Esther's photos with the keyword: winged

Southwick Zoo Mendon, Massachusetts AP1033530

Great Meadows Wildlife Preserve Concord, Massachusetts AIMG 6637

Doge's Palace - Doge Francesco Foscari kneeling before the winged lion which has long been the symbol of Venice. The winged lion is also one of the symbols of the apostle, Mark the Evangelist , who has been the the city's patron saint since his remains were allegedly stolen from a tomb in Alexandria, Egypt, and brought to Venice in 828 AD. The lion's paw rests on an open book that contains the words, "Pax tibi, Marce, Evangelista meus," which translates to "Peace be upon you, O Mark, my Evangelist." AIMG_4741

At Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve, Costa Rica AIMG_0038

Male Great-tailed grackle at Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve, Costa Rica. Great-tailed grackles are passerine birds native to the Americas. Males have a violet-blue iridescent sheen to their feathers. Females are much smaller and have light brown to black feathers. AIMG_0043

Black vulture at Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve, Costa Rica. The Black Vulture is a scavenger. Although it usually feeds on carrion, it will also eat the eggs of other birds or kill newborn or sickly animals. Females usually lay two eggs in caves, hollow trees or on the bare ground and the chicks are fed by regurgitation. Its head and neck lack feathers and its skin is wrinkled and dark gray. AxMG_1840 AIMG_0032