Ghana Humane Raised Species 
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Despite its rather toxic-looking colors, the African Green Pigeon is trapped for food in Ghana. A study has shown that they make false alarm calls when seeing other species such as meerkats with attractive food. They are being parasitized by indigobirds which also use other host species. Colonial history reflected in bird names.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 6, 2011
I was fortunate to have been born and raised in Africa, and although I have traveled extensively around the world, it remains my home and in my blood. Approximately 2,300 bird species inhabit Africa, however as impressive as that sounds, much smaller South America boasts nearly 1,000 species more.
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