Picture of the day - October 11, 2008

A colorful lorikeet perched on a tree limb

Photo courtesy of Eric McFerrin. Photographer Eric McFerrin photographed this very colorful lorikeet while visiting the Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham, Alabama. Lorikeets are members of the parrot family, and they are considered by many to be among the most beautiful birds in the world. What striking plumage! A good zoo can be a wildlife photographer's best friend, a truly amazing place where you can safely take all the photographs you want of numerous species of exotic animals, reptiles and birds. Today's picture serves as a gentle reminder that I need to head on down to the nearest zoo myself!   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"