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APRIL 26, 2016

Ring-necked Pheasants are native to Asia, brought over in the 1880’s. During some seasons, millions of male pheasants are killed. Partners in Flight estimates that the global breeding population is around 50 million; 30% of which can be found in North America and Canada. These males are striking.

South Dakota 100

South Dakota Hawaii United States North America 100

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MAY 8, 2012

Like the Adjutants in Asia and Jabiru of the Americas, the Marabou is our bare-headed scavenging stork. Marabous have also learnt another trick, and that is to follow vultures and scavenge off the remains of Lion and other large predator kills. It is also related to Wood Stork of the Americas and Milky Stork of Asia.

Africa 233

Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 233

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2011

Gulls in Larnaca, taken 22/02/2010 by ©Stavros Christodoulides Recognizing that gull identification is confusing doesn’t help your average birdwatcher however. It is also familiar at inland sites in winter, especially reservoirs and refuse tips, and breeds in the relatively-Northerly regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

2011 157

2011 Cyprus Deer Species 157

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2013

As 2013 draws to a close we here at 10,000 Birds thought that it would be a great idea if we, like we did in 2010 , 2011 , and 2012 , shared our Best Birds of the Year. The end of the year is nigh and birders the world over are looking over their checklists and reminiscing about their amazing sightings and devastating dips. Though Clare K.

2013 167

2013 Birds Costa Rica India 167