10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2016

Consequently, the Ross Sea has become a focus of numerous environmental groups who have campaigned for a world marine reserve. There are 11 species of birds that breed in the Ross Sea region. On the Balleny Islands Antarctic Fulmar , Antarctic Prion and Cape Petrel also breed. The region is also a major habitat for petrels.

Russia 174

Russia Penguins Whales Whaling 174

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 6, 2016

When I went to Honduras in 2014, I was advised to use The Birds of Costa Rica by Richard Garrigues and Robert Dean (2014) and The Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America by Steve N.G. It has been a long time between field guides for most of these countries. Howell and Sophie Webb (a classic, but big and published in 1995).

El Salvador 233

El Salvador America Costa Rica Honduras 233

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 6, 2015

I reviewed the New Jersey volume in May 2014 and, being in Florida at the moment, I thought this was a good time to take a closer look at both the Florida volume, published just last month, and the Colorado volume, published in June 2014. (I A generational ago, nobody knew any of that!” Interestingly, there is little overlap.

Colorado 238

Colorado Florida Birds New Jersey 238

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2019

” The essays are arranged in thematic order grouped in six sections: “Spark Bird!” I understand that this is a complicated undertaking, but a new birder reading this book would have no idea that Bushtits (#92: “Breeding System: ‘It’s Complicated'”) are only found in Western states.

Birds 115

Birds North America Breeding America 115

10,000 Birds

MARCH 23, 2016

Above is a photo of the only Burrowing Owl ( Athene cunicularia ) seen at Tuscan Preserve back in February of 2010 when a group of concerned birders installed eight artificial burrows on this property, to be preserved in perpetuity. Taken in July last year, this is one of the few photographs I have of some of the youngsters. Paper 4505.

Owls 101

Owls California 2010 Colorado 101

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 26, 2014

There are four generally recognized groups within the complex, “ Myrtle ” ( coronata ) of eastern and northern North America, “ Audubon’s ” ( auduboni ) of the western United States and western Canada, “ Black-fronted ” ( nigrifrons ) of Mexico, and “ Goldman’s ” ( goldmani ) of Guatemala.

United States 237

United States 2011 Guatemala North America 237

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 2, 2014

This is evident in the introductory material, which includes sections on The Origin and Evolution of Borneo’s Birds, Conservation in Action, Vegetation and Bird Life in Borneo, Climate, Rainfall and Bird Breeding Seasons, and Bird Migration. Press, March 2014; UK: John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd; 2014. Back to the field guide!

Brunei 175

Brunei Birds Asia China 175

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Britain’s Birds is organized in a very loose taxonomic order, with priority given to grouping together birds that are perceived as similar. Browsing is facilitated by section titles at the top of each left-hand page and smaller group titles on the upper right-hand page. plus a chapter on “Vagrant landbirds from North America.”

Ireland 145

Ireland Birds Groups Falcons 145

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2019

Peterson Reference Guide to Sparrows of North America covers 61 species of the New World sparrow family Passerellidae that breed in Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. So, there are separate descriptions for birds normally grouped in the Savannah Sparrow, Fox Sparrow, and Dark-eyed Junco complexes. Read the Introduction!

North America 149

North America Sparrows America United States 149

10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2021

Color-coded page headings denote bird groups, matched by color-coded bird silhouette icons located midway down the edge of the page. Published by Doubleday in 1946, the guide was initially seen by Roger Tory Peterson as competition to his own best-selling field guide, soon to be released in the landmark second revised enlarged edition.

North America 279

North America America Birds California Condor 279

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

The source of this ranking, BirdLife International, lists Bolivia as currently having 1,439 bird species, including 18 breeding endemics. The guide covers 1,433 species, the number of birds documented at the end of 2014, the cutoff point for the book. That’s pretty amazing–Bolivia has more bird species than India!

Bolivia 174

Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 174

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2014

I visited Hong Kong from February 20-27, 2014. I was fortunate to spend time scanning open fields, wetlands, and the inlet separating Hong Kong from China with this large group of friendly and avid avian observers. Hundreds massing at Mai Po, many coming into breeding plumage. An early group of about 15 from the hide at Mai Po.

2014 217

2014 Eagles Asia Groups 217

10,000 Birds

APRIL 19, 2023

Back in 2014 we stumbled upon a juvenile Double-toothed Kite and that was the first and only time I have ever seen that species well. After a brief period of no activity on the shore, a small group of Willets in fresh plumage cruised in. When Nariva Swamp delivers though, you better be ready!

Trinidad 29

Trinidad Falcons Primates Monkeys 29

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2019

The Kerkini Lake National Park is my favourite birding area in the whole of the Balkans and while I’ve been here in April and again (migration), September (migration), October (coffee break), December and January (wintering), this was my first time in the breeding season, in May. But nowadays, they, too, breed here, about 20 pairs this year.

Greece 196

Greece Pelicans Buffalo Fish 196

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The goal of Around the World For Penguins is simple: Describe the 18 species of penguin and their breeding grounds “from the perspective of a traveller.” Plantema gives highly detailed information about the weather, terrain, ownership of and access to the islands and coasts where penguins breed.

Penguins 278

Penguins Georgia New Zealand Albatross 278

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The guide covers the all–1194 species in the Species Accounts, including 959 native breeding species, 219 Nearctic migrants, 8 breeding visiting species, and 5 introduced species. Of the native breeding species, 112 are endemic or “very nearly endemic.” (Can Press, 2014); and Guide to the Birds of Honduras by Robert J.

America 213

America El Salvador Costa Rica Honduras 213

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2023

Way back in 2014, when I saw my first Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo near the little town of Pino Real, and shared the sighting on a birders’ chat group, it took just over a month for the first biologist/ornithologist to visit me. Summer Tanagers do not often show their full breeding plumage down here.) Look closely.

Mexico 211

Mexico Cuba Species 2014 211

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 24, 2016

Walking from the Port towards Town Beach you often find the first group of shorebirds to be the ever noisy and flighty Common Greenshank followed by the Grey-tailed Tattlers and Terek Sandpipers. Well, here it was in Broome and had travelled to spend its non-breeding season here with us. Grey-tailed Tattler “35” in 2016.

Taiwan 100

Taiwan 2012 2015 2014 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2014

In the Hummingbird chapter, for example, descriptions are given for four out of fourteen genera, describing the structural, plumage, and behavioral characteristics that define the group. National Geographic Society, October 2014. If I was puzzling over a junco identification, this is the book I would consult. Dunn, maps by Paul Lehman.

North America 177

North America America Birds Family 177

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Several years ago, I read about the enormous colonies of breeding birds in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and I did some research to satisfy my curiosity. ( Google Scholar is an excellent resource and free full-text PDFs can be located for many papers, particularly when research is taxpayer-funded. It is helpful to have a sample paper.

Transported 113

Transported 2011 Research 2012 113

10,000 Birds

APRIL 27, 2014

There are excellent birding opportunities along the highway throughout the year and the area still remains flooded from the rains over our Wet Season and it has been a breeding site for several species of birds. There were also several family groups of Red-backed Fairywrens collecting nesting material along the edge of the road.

Birds 165

Birds Geese Falcons 2014 165

10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2018

Nonprofit organizations, science, and the best intentions in the world came to the rescue with a captive breeding program, and we now have over 400 Pink Pigeons living in Mauritius, the nearby island of Ile aux Aigrettes, and the zoos hosting the breeding program, including the Bronx Zoo. Passenger Pigeons, for example.

Mauritius 102

Mauritius Stud Zoos Eggs 102

10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2016

This is the first bird guide I’ve reviewed that has utilized and credited a Flickr group, the Bird Hybirds Flickr Forum. This section also includes range maps, indicating range by breeding season, wintering season, and residence year-round. It’s good to see acknowledgement of social media as a knowledge source.).

North America 152

North America Asia Europe America 152

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2023

A paper on breeding of the species was actually researched right here at Wawushan. times more likely to be married within his or her own group than random matching would predict. Indeed, positive assortative mating, based on culmen length, tarsus length, and body mass, was found across breeding pairs.

Pandas 206

Pandas Birds Eggs China 206

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 31, 2019

Since Craig Robson’s “Birds of Thailand” (2002) is taxonomically outdated, the choice was Robson’s “Birds of South-East Asia” (the updated second, 2014 edition of the 2001 classic). In the back of the book are three indexes, scientific and English names, Thai bird names and bird groups listed alphabetically.

Thailand 191

Thailand Zambia Birds Asia 191

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

All species in every one of these groups is described even if not every single species lives on the ocean, a guideline continued from the earlier volume. All species in every one of these groups is described even if not every single species lives on the ocean, a guideline continued from the earlier volume.

Albatross 279

Albatross Penguins Family Groups 279

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The Sibley Guide to Birds, 2nd edition (2014) covers 923 species; The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America (2010) 816; Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America (2008) 544; Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America (2008) 528; and the Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America (2005) covers 392 species.

North America 184

North America America 2017 Birds 184

10,000 Birds

MAY 24, 2014

Nevertheless, 370,000 ticket applications were received from USA, which shows a real enthusiasm if slight confusion about the event which will be contested in Brazil during June and July 2014 and will likely attract television audiences of more than 3 billion over the course of the tournament. Visit as a group and dress down.

Brazil 160

Brazil Birds Transported Game 160

10,000 Birds

APRIL 1, 2014

How have these species accounts changed from The Sibley Guide to Birds , published in 2000 (heretofore called Sibley One) to The Sibley Guide to Birds, Second Edition , published in March 2014 (and heretofore called Sibley Two). In breeding plumage note long tail, all-red bill. Goodbye “front-heavy appearance.”

North America 240

North America Birds Species America 240

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2015

Chapters on taxonomy, distribution, anatomy and morphology, habitat, behavior, breeding, plumage and moult, food and foraging, flight, calls, drumming, and conservation follow. Each genus is introduced with a brief summary of the common characteristics of the group and a beautiful full-page photograph of a representative species.

Woodpeckers 244

Woodpeckers 2002 Europe Research 244

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Prior to this Lynx edition – the first ever bird guide devoted specifically to Cambodia, the choice was Robson’s “Birds of South-East Asia” (the updated second, 2014 edition of the 2001 classic). The format is 23 x 16 cm and is available in both hardcover and waterproof softcover. The authorship of the guide is somewhat unusual.

Cambodia 151

Cambodia Birds 2001 Groups 151

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2015

Penguins are also bellweathers of climate change; dwellers of remote areas you’ve (probably) never heard of; creatures who have developed unique, innovative ways of adapting to the harsh environments where they breed and rear chicks and the water environments in which they feed and swim.

Penguins 200

Penguins New Zealand South Africa Albatross 200

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

.” It is a relief to eventually reach the chapter on The Life of Waterfowl, written in a much more conversational style and unashamedly fascinated with waterfowl’s unique breeding behaviors. Species do not appear to be organized according to a specific taxonomy, though there is rhyme and reason to species order.

Ducks 119

Ducks North America Geese Hunters 119