10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2012

This exhibit has been making the rounds of science museums, and if comes to your area I highly recommend it, not just for kids. If you don’t live near a science museum, then read this chapter. There’s the Goliath frog from South Africa—up to one foot in length and over 6 pounds in weight.

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Reptiles Madagascar Family New York City 181

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

More than 150 bird species are known to have become extinct over the past 500 years, and many more are estimated to have been driven to extinction before they became known to science. An adult (left) and subadult (right) White-backed Vulture with full crops after feeding on the remains of a Lion kill, Ndutu, Tanzania by Adam Riley.

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Endangered Species Species Morocco South Africa 180

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2022

It may indicate, however, that the form of government in Eswatini – it is Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy – is not ideal. The Lilac-breasted Roller is the national bird of Kenya, but of course, this does not help it pay its bills in South Africa. Thanks for pointing that out.

Swaziland 147

Swaziland Landlord Birds Sweden 147

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 20, 2014

The magnificent history and diversity of birds on Earth came into sharper focus this month with the publication of 28 new scientific papers in Science and other journals. American Flamingo photo by Dick Culbert). Tyrannosaurus rex didn’t exist yet. Jarvis et al.

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Family Parrots Birds 2014 279

10,000 Birds

JUNE 2, 2018

But the beats go on in Southern climes and our intrepid little-big-year beat, Tom enters Africa. No peace for the blessed (Are you all as impressed as I am that Tom is in Africa and still finding time to review photos, share checklists and write blog posts?). Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. 07 Jan 2018.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2018

Honduras , Malaysia and the southern-most bits of South Africa feature large this month with Mike, Duncan and Tom all vying to be MVB for June. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. 07 Jan 2018.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2015

The reality is that it’s if pretty difficult to see most penguin species, excepting the wonderfully accessible African Penguins at Boulders Beach outside Cape Town, South Africa and the Galapagos Penguins, ironically one of the rarest and most commonly seen species.

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Penguins New Zealand South Africa Albatross 188

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As it is critically endangered (there are only about 100 left), I think it can be forgiven for killing the occasional Pale Thrush (which is listed as Least Concern). Thus, the disparaging term “Hottentot” became a standard identifier of the inhabitants of southwest Africa” ( source ).

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Birds Eggs Bangladesh China 193