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Greater Roadrunner in profile. Although it's probably not at the top of your to-do list for today, but did you ever wonder what that colorful eyepatch behind a Roadrunner's eyes is called? It's known as a postorbital apterium. Feel free to mention that the next time you're chatting with friends...or not. :run:

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Apteria means nonfeathered area, it applies to several areas on birds. The areas between the feather tracts on birds are also called apteria.
 
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A couple more captive residents of the wildlife sanctuary/rehabilitation center where I am a volunteer. Both these birds have broken shoulders and cannot fly properly. So, they are both permanent residents of the sanctuary. The area where I volunteer (rehab center) mission is to treat injured wildlife for release. These non-releasable animals are kept on display at the sanctuary for public education purposes and fund-raising. They are all spoiled by the large staff of keepers. I am putting together a portfolio of images of the residents. The staff uses them for promotion, social media, etc.

I get to release some of the birds (all kinds) and mammals (mostly rabbits and opossum) and turtles/tortoises that have been rehabbed. Sometimes the county or state environmental agency gets involved with the releases Other times one of us can do it once we get clearance (some species need clearance as to release location, others not) . It is fun and rewarding to see them fly, swim or lumber off!!

American Bald Eagle
Captive bald eagle in a wildlife sanctuary by Ed Spenser, on Flickr

Roseate spoonbill. A recent addition. We determined he was non-releasable due to his injury and the sanctuary decided to keep him. He is a sweetheart. Kept in a large enclosure with other wading species.

Captive roseate spoonbill in a wildlife sanctuary by Ed Spenser, on Flickr
 
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