Psalm 50:11 "I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine."
There are 13 species of a brightly plumed
little songbird known as the fairy wren. The birds are found in
Australia and New Guinea. So colorful are their feathers that the
various species go by names like "superb," "splendid" and "lovely."
However, even more noteworthy is the birds' unusual behavior.
A
male courting a female will bring her a flower petal. The petal usually
matches his color or is a deeply contrasting color. Normally a perky
little bird with an upright tail, when courting he lowers his tail and
creeps around close to the ground. As he twists his body back and forth,
he puffs out his cheek feathers. If the female accepts his courting,
she builds their nest alone, lining it with bright parrot feathers.
While they mate for life, they are not known for fidelity to their
mates. When mature, females will go off on their own, but males may stay
with their parents for a year or more. Their main duty is to guard the
family nest. If danger approaches the nest, the guard will puff up his
wings, lower his tail and scuttle through dry grass, pretending to be a
mouse. The idea is to lure the predator away from the nest.
The beauty and unusual behavior of these
little birds testifies to more than God's creativity and love for
beauty. They remind us of the beauty that was lost to God's creation
when it was tainted by man's sin. Thankfully, some of that beauty that
was lost can return to our lives through the forgiveness of sins that is
found in Jesus Christ.
What
kind of animals or topics would you like to see in the upcoming Creation
Moments? Leave a comment and tell me! I'll do my best to feature your
idea. :D
Hope your day is full of God's joy!
Love,
Ashley
These are such beautiful birds! How much variation there is in birds! Isn't it amazing that God made such detailed creatures with a few words?!
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