About The Great Bustard: The Great Bustard (Otis tarda) is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world, with males often reaching 10 to 16 kilograms and occasionally exceeding 20, while females are much smaller at 4.5 to 8 kilograms. It has a wingspan of up to 2.7 meters and shows striking differences between males and females, with males displaying a chestnut breast band and long white facial feathers during the breeding season. The species inhabits open plains, grasslands, and steppe environments, where it feeds on a varied diet of plants, seeds, insects, and small vertebrates. During courtship, males gather at leks and perform elaborate displays, inflating their throats and fanning their tails to attract females. Nesting takes place on the ground, with females laying one to three eggs and raising the chicks alone. Once widespread across Europe and Asia, the Great Bustard now survives mainly in the Iberian Peninsula, with smaller, fragmented populations elsewhere. Its decline has been driven by habitat loss, hunting, and collisions with power lines. // Image Credit: Wolf, Joseph, and Philip Lutley Sclater. 1861. Zoological Sketches. Vol. 1. London: Henry Graves.
The image featured in this fun and challenging puzzle depicts a colorful woven basket filled to the brim with vibrant, ripe fruits. The centerpiece of the composition is a colorful assortment of apples and bananas, arranged in an inviting display. The apples, with their shiny skins ranging from bright reds to deep greens and yellows, exude a sense of freshness and wholesome appeal. Meanwhile, the bananas, with their distinctive curved shape and vibrant yellow peels, add a tropical flair to the arrangement. Apples and bananas are both widely consumed fruits known for their nutritional benefits. They are rich sources of vitamins, particularly vitamin C, and dietary fiber. While apples boast thousands of varieties with flavors ranging from sweet to tart, bananas are prized for their potassium content and convenient natural packaging. Together, they offer a delicious and nutritious addition to any diet, showcasing the diversity and abundance of nature's bounty.
Ferris wheels are iconic amusement ride structures featuring a large, vertical rotating wheel with passenger cabins or gondolas attached along its rim. They were named after George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., who designed the original Ferris wheel for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This initial Ferris wheel was intended to rival the Eiffel Tower as a symbol of engineering prowess and provided a new form of panoramic viewing experience. Modern Ferris wheels vary in size, with some of the largest, such as the London Eye and the Singapore Flyer, offering spectacular views over cities and landscapes. These structures are often key attractions at fairs, amusement parks, and tourist destinations. The rotation speed of Ferris wheels is typically slow, allowing passengers to enjoy the views and the experience safely.
Spring is here again and the nature is coming back to life. The trees are blossoming, the grass is green again and flowers have started blooming. In this new puzzle we feature some beautiful dandelions that have just bloomed. Pick your difficulty level, press start and put them back together and complete this new Spring themed jigsaw. Have fun!
The official portrait of George Washington, that this puzzle is based on, was painted in 1779 Charles Willson Peale to commemorate the victories of the Continental army at Trenton and Princeton, New Jersey. This battle took place during the American Revolutionary War, near Princeton, New Jersey on January 3, 1777. American historians often consider the Battle of Princeton a great victory because of the subsequent loss of control of most of New Jersey by the Crown forces. The Continental Army was led General George Washington.
Also known as swamp cypress, white cypress, tidewater red cypress, gulf cypress and red cypress, the bald cypress is a deciduous conifer. Although many conifers are evergreen, bald cypress trees shed their needlelike leaves in the fall. Their bark is grayish brown to reddish brown, thin, and fibrous with a stringy texture and have needle-like green leaves. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow or copper red. Each winter the trees drop their leaves and regrow a new set in the spring.
In this new puzzle we feature a cute house sparrow sitting on a tree branch. The house sparrow is strongly associated with human habitation, and can live in urban or rural settings. The house sparrow originated in the Middle East and spread, along with agriculture, to most of Eurasia and parts of North Africa. It feeds mostly on the seeds of grains and weeds, but it is an opportunistic eater and commonly eats insects and many other foods.
Mallards are perhaps the most recognizable and widespread species of duck in the world. They typically inhabit wetlands, ponds, rivers, and marshes, although they can also be found in urban parks and agricultural areas. They are omnivorous, feeding on a varied diet that includes aquatic plants, insects, small fish, and grains. Their adaptable nature allows them to thrive in a variety of environments, making them one of the most abundant and widespread duck species. Males, or drakes, are characterized by their vibrant green heads, white neck ring, chestnut-brown chest, and gray body. Females, or hens, are more muted in color, sporting a mottled brown plumage to blend in with their surroundings, providing camouflage during nesting. Both genders have a distinct blue patch on their wings.
The breathtaking red-rock formations featured in this puzzle are located near Cottonwood, Arizona. Sandstone formations like the impressive one in today's game may be any color due to impurities within the minerals, but the most common colors are tan, red, brown, pink, yellow, grey, white, and black. Red sandstones get their color from hematite (a common iron oxide).
Today's jigsaw puzzle showcases an intricate illustration of an 1800s lumber yard, capturing the hustle and bustle of workers and equipment amidst stacks of timber. A lumber yard is a facility where large quantities of rough-sawn wood are stored and processed for various industrial and commercial purposes, such as construction, furniture-making, and paper production. As you piece together this charming puzzle, you'll get a glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of the lumber industry, and appreciate the intricate details and vibrant colors of the artwork. Have fun!
"Landscape with the Castle of Massa di Carrara" by Leo von Klenze depicts a picturesque Tuscan setting featuring the historic castle perched on a hill, surrounded by lush greenery and distant mountains. The painting showcases Klenze's skill in blending precise architectural details with a romanticized natural landscape. The foreground includes charming rural elements, such as a small house with a smoking chimney and an aqueduct, populated with figures that add a lively, human touch. In the background, the serene coastline and expansive sky enhance the idyllic atmosphere. Klenze, better known as an architect, demonstrates his artistic talent and his appreciation for classical Italian landscapes and structures. His use of light and shadow creates depth, bringing the scene to life. This work reflects the 19th-century Romantic fascination with nature, history, and architecture, making it both visually captivating and culturally significant. It is a fine example of how Klenze's architectural sensibilities informed his painting style.
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