10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The Andean Flamingo ( Phoenicopterus andinus ) is one of the three flamingos occurring in the high Andes of South America. The Andean Flamingo is now protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It is the largest and easiest to identify in all age stages. Mining activities pose a current threat to the Andean Flamingo.

Chile 154

Chile Endangered Species Eggs Argentina 154

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The Brown Pelican occurs in both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America and northern South America. Pelicans are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Abandoned fishing line also threatens pelicans along with many marine animals. Brown Pelicans in non-breeding plumage.

Pelicans 157

Pelicans North America Peru Fish 157

10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2011

The vast majority of Baltimore Orioles that breed in North America return to the tropics between Mexico and northern South America for the cold half of the year. They are, for many birders in the eastern part of the continent, one of a short list of quintessential spring birds. The proposal from U.S.

North Carolina 140

North Carolina 2011 St. Louis Baltimore 140