Protective Mother

This is a Crested Screamer. I haven't heard her actually scream but I bet it could be vicious because she is an awfully large bird. She lives with the flamingos in San Diego Zoo.

Trivia: There is an unseen force which lets birds know when you've just washed your car.

[Call me Joe]

This shot screams FAV!!:)

[Joy's Focus]

@joemuli You're too funny!

[Stephanie Swift]

The colour, texture and light on these feathers is simply gorgeous, fav.

[Kim]

I love that she standing over her eggs and looking down at them! Wonderful color, detail and bokeh.

[Rick]

great shot. Guess she had to stretch her legs.

[tony gig]

WOW, amazing detailed shot Joy...Fav

[Joe III]

Absolutely beautiful shot, Joy! Gloria said to tell you that this shot gets two thumbs up! And I say Fav!

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Excellent detail in those feathers! Fav!

[carol white]

A beautiful capture. Fav!! 😃

[Gena Pegg]

WOW have never seen or heard of this bird. Looks a little scary indeed. Good to know about the birds knowing when you wash your car...I always suspected ... hahahaha!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely shot fav!

[Yeshanghai]

Absolutely gorgeous! FAV

[Osia Strasner]

What a beautiful bird, and I love the fact that you captured her hovering over her babies!! And, sorry about the "blessing" from above!! ;-))) FAV!