Gaping is a behavior used by many icterids (orioles and…

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019

Gaping is a behavior used by many icterids (orioles and blackbirds) in which they use their beaks to pry things open in search of food. A few days ago I photographed this male Bullock’s Oriole (Icterus bullockii) prying open a clump of sycamore leaves.

Reposted from http://lies.tumblr.com/post/183902934291.