God's Creativity #2 "birds of the air"

#1: Quetzal

Look at the colors on that baby! My my! 
Quetzal is a name from  Nahuatl quetzalli, meaning "large brilliant tail feather" and I do agree! It can be found in parts of western Mexico. Their bright, beautiful colors make them a wonderful sight to the eyes. They also must be wonderful to paint because numerous paintings have been done of them. These large quite birds feed on fruits, berries and insects. And despite their brilliant, jazzy colors they can be hard to spot in the heavily wooded area where they live.


#2: Painted Bunting

The Painted Bunting is a native to North America and is a member of the Cardinal family.
The male Painted Bunting is often considered the most beautiful bird in North America! And looking at it can you see why? People would catch these pretty birds and keep them in a cage but due to declining population that is now illegal.
These birds are usually very shy and secretive which makes them hard to see. But when you do see one, you know that God has shown you one of his awesome masterpieces! :)


#3: Road Runner

The Road Runner's name comes from the birds habit to race down the road in front of moving cars and than retreat to the bushes for safety. Lol. 
They are usually found in the Southwestern part of the United States as well as parts of Mexico.
This small bird can run up to 20 miles an hour and usually feeds on snakes, small mammals, scorpions, spiders, and insects. Fruit is only about 10% of it's diet. 
When the desert gets cold at night, this bird can lower it's body temperature to conserve energy. 
Isn't God the master creator???? :)