10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The highly specialized foraging strategy of flamingos makes them vulnerable to the effect of subtle changes in habitat quality. The Andean Flamingo is now protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The status of its preferred wetlands throughout the year dictates movements that often results in a nomadic lifestyle.

Chile 155

Chile Endangered Species Eggs Argentina 155

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Both pelicans have a very specialized foraging strategy that depends on abundant fish near the surface. Pelicans are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Abandoned fishing line also threatens pelicans along with many marine animals. Both are the only Pelican in their non-overlapping breeding grounds.

Pelicans 157

Pelicans North America Peru Fish 157

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

This is a cruise like no other, full of scientific lectures, over forty guides spread out on deck, bird-themed parties, and a lights-off mandate to protect birds at night. The marine protected area status was designated in 2013. After looking through every bar, we concluded that all had abandoned the ship without warning us.

South Africa 264

South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 264

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2012

In songbirds, by contrast, both the male and female can contribute equally to the very important job of incubating and protecting the egg. The most like strategy of investment by bird parents to evolve is probably both parents caring for the offspring, probably taking turns at the nest, and bringing food back to the chick.

Mammals 168

Mammals Eggs Abandon Abandoning 168