Images Dated 2003 February

A coral fungus (Ramaria sp.)

A coral fungus (Ramaria sp.), one of about 200 species of the genus, some edible and others mildly poisonous. Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Coral Fungi, Fungi, Fungus, Gomphaceae, Pink

Okinawa rails (Gallirallus okinawae)

Okinawa rails (Gallirallus okinawae), two birds on a fallen tree. The species is limited to the northern part of Okinawa island. Okinawa Island, Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan

Animal, Animals, Aves, Bird, Birds, Colourful, Endangered, Endemic To Okinawa Island, Flightless, Gallirallus, Ground Nester, Gruiformes, Japan, Monogamous, Mostly Terrestrial, Nansei Islands, Nearly Flightless, Pair, Rail, Rallidae, Rear View, Species, Wildlife, Yanbaru Kuina