About the Project

The ZooTrophy Animal-a-Day project began on October 15th, 2013 as illustrator Angela "LemurKat" Oliver began working her way, systematically but selectively, through the alphabet and presenting, via social media, an illustrated animal to the world. Daily.

All pieces are drawn as 2.5 x 3.5 inch collectible cards, using a combination of polychromos and prismacolor pencils, along with other art materials. Many are still available for purchase ($10) or trade, so drop her an email if anything captures your eye or if there is an animal you wish to request.

It is predicted this project will take her at least two years to complete - with approximately 36 animals being drawn for each letter. She has also used the images to create a collectible hardback encyclopedia series, playing cards and a desk calendar, as well as the ZooTrophy collectible trading card game.

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Creature Feature #218: Euphonia

The bright and colourful Euphonia are a Genus of Neotropical Finches. There are 27 species,  this fellow is an Elegant Euphonia. He can be found in the moist and humid montane forests of Central America. Large flocks gather to feed on fruit, such as that of mistletoe, which comprises the majority of his diet. Whilst foraging, they constantly trill to one another. Only the male is so vibrantly coloured, whilst females retain the bright turquoise crown, her colouration is a more cryptic green, allowing for better camouflage as she sits on the nest.
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