what the... photos from the web of not-Baer´s pochards- location unknown (1 Viewer)

[Joern Lehmhus]

Baer's Pochard: Guardian of Wetlands

The elusive Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri) is a rare diving duck that has captured the attention of bird enthusiasts, conservationists, and nature lovers alike. With its striking appearance and unique habitat preferences, Baer's Pochard is a fascinating subject for exploration. Closely related to...

nepaldesk.com

any ideas what this is supposed to be?

 

[Joern Lehmhus]

the photos seem to show different individual birds ....which makes this even more odd...

 

[Indobirder]

Perhaps AI generated images?

 

[raymie]

Perhaps AI generated images?

That's what I'm thinking, though not 100% sure.

 

[dantheman]

I'm going with AI generated too, but 100% ...

 

[gsimonel]

Either that, or a couple of decoys.

 

[Joern Lehmhus]

Thanks! AI generated was my thought, but I never had encountered that before for birds- therefore I had to ask....
Interesting how much they got wrong for Paer´s pochard...

 

[Joern Lehmhus]

Found the time to check more birds ...Seems all AI-generated with many mistakes and errors concernig the appearance of the birds (don't look at the Bar-headed Goose, it is a tragedy)

Common Pochard: The Diving Dynamo

Tucked away in the breathtaking landscapes of South Asia, Nepal is renowned for its bountiful wildlife and thriving bird populations. Among its many avian residents, the Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) has captured the hearts of local bird lovers and visitors from across the globe. The name...

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Bar-headed goose: Skybound High-Flyer

Nepal, a country admired for its stunning natural landscapes and abundant wildlife, hosts an awe-inspiring bird that captures the hearts of birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts: the Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the highest-flying birds known to humankind. This extraordinary bird, with...

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Red-flanked bluetail: A Jewel among Winter Thrushes

The red-flanked bluetail (Tarsiger cyanurus) is a small passerine bird that belongs to the Muscicapidae family. Its scientific name comes from the genus Tarsiger, indicating its affiliation with the bluetail genus, and the species name Cyanurus which refers to its bright blue tail.

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Red Junglefowl: Unraveling the Colors of the Wild

The Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus), a vibrant and resilient bird species, is not only admired for its striking appearance but also holds an essential position in the avian kingdom. As the wild ancestor of the domestic chicken, this intriguing bird has captivated researchers and bird enthusiasts...

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[tconzemi]

And this is the mighty Nepalese Pallid Harrier, the only harrier in the world with 6 emarginated primaries 😵‍💫

Pallid Harrier: A Graceful Hunter on the Vast Plains

The Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) is a breathtaking bird of prey, renowned for its elegant and agile movements while in flight. This intriguing raptor has captured the hearts of bird enthusiasts and conservationists alike, mainly due to its elusive behavior and infrequent sightings in...

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[dantheman]

It's funny, but it's also kind of scary ... at what point will it know to iron out the inconsistencies??

 

[Butty]

I suspect these are over-enthusiastically and monstrously-heavily 'beautified' manipulated images, rather than having been created de novo by AI.

 

[dantheman]

I suspect these are over-enthusiastically and monstrously-heavily 'beautified' manipulated images, rather than having been created de novo by AI.

Are you sure?

They have all the hallmarks of AI created, and wouldn't that be a lot easier than actively creating manipulated (fake) images??

 

[Butty]

Are you sure?

I suspect...

 

[HouseCrow]

Bar-headed Goose is a cross between a plane and birds more or less, it seems.
Since it shows such off 'photos' it gets almost cute...but not quite.

And weird in a dr frankenstein kinda way....


cheers,
G

 

[dantheman]

I suspect these are over-enthusiastically and monstrously-heavily 'beautified' manipulated images, rather than having been created de novo by AI.

Ah, so you just suspect, and are not sure.

Fair enough I guess.

 

[dantheman]

@Butty - my 'are you sure?' was an 'in the way of a rhetorical question' or something hoping to elicit some reasoning or find out what made you think thus ... (or suspect thus) ... or at least go a little further with it ;-)

(As an aside, it's also hard to quote a quote on here!)


There was an interesting article I saw the other day, which I was going to post on RF about AI (still might do) -

Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'

The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.

www.bbc.co.uk

With an also-interesting AI quiz -

The monthly AI or real quiz - BBC Bitesize

Margot Robbie, Andy Murray and Nicki Minaj - can you tell if these are AI or real?

www.bbc.co.uk

(I don't know if international members on here can view the above)