20 Striking Close-Up Portraits Of Rare And Endangered Birds, By Tim Flach
Few photographers can make you pause the way Tim Flach does. Known for his ability to reveal the soul behind the species, Flach turns his lens toward some of the world’s rarest and most endangered birds, capturing them in arresting close-up portraits that feel almost confrontational in their intimacy. Every feather, texture, and gaze tells a quiet story of survival, vulnerability, and dignity.
In this collection of some striking images, Flach strips away distractions to let each bird stand alone, reminding us just how extraordinary and fragile these creatures are. More than beautiful photographs, these portraits serve as powerful visual reminders of what’s at stake if we fail to protect the natural world.
#1 The Himalayan Monal
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#2 Blue Tit
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#3 Inca Tern
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#4 The Gouldian Finch
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#5 Silver Laced Polish Chicken
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#6 Northern Red Cardinal
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#7 Major Mitchell
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#8 The Philippine Eagle
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#9 Jacobin Pigeon
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#10 Longtail Broadbill
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#11 Black Jacobin Pigeon
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#12 Victoria Crowned Pigeon
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#13 The Toco Toucan
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#14 Egyptian Vulture
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#15 Red Splash Jacobin Pigeon
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#16 Andean Cock Of The Rock
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#17 The Grey Crowned Crane
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#18 Shoebill
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#19 The King Vulture
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#20 Vultrurine Guineafowl Hen
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