10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

Found throughout South America in ever-dwindling numbers these extremely beautiful birds – threatened by habitat destruction and collection for the wild bird trade – are often difficult to see and hard to find. Each bird, regardless of species, seems perfectly content to wait for the other to make the first move toward the colpa.

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Peru Parrots 2011 Research Center 255

Animal Ethics

APRIL 23, 2008

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic catechism affirm that compassion for animals is a matter of human dignity. The United Methodist Church supports the humane treatment of farm animals and calls for the protection of endangered species. The Catholic Church is not alone among major religions on this issue.

New York Times 40

New York Times Humane Society Of The United States New York Puppy Mills 40

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2011

Among these white-headed/dark-winged gulls formerly lumped into the genus Larus , there were 18+ recognized species the last time I checked, sharing similarities that make telling them apart for the amateur birdwatcher very difficult. 1998), then the proper name for this species is L. fuscus – should be separated as species.

2011 157

2011 Cyprus Deer Species 157

10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2011

How lucky you are to live in a country with three different species. It is a sort of political ornithology of Central America in which the main character is traveling about the region hoping to see the Resplendent Quetzal. Congrats on getting a shot of the elusive Pavonine! Thanks for visiting!

Ecuador 193

Ecuador 2011 Deer New York 193

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Having never been to Brazil I can’t possibly speak as an expert in terms of what birds are covered or how well species that I have never seen are depicted. The species accounts are written by Robert Ridgely, one of the premiere neotropical ornithologists, and a veteran at writing excellent field guides. Talk about a win-win!

Brazil 200

Brazil Wildlife 2011 Birds 200

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Originally from India and the vicinity, it is believed that they had already undergone two major expansions – through Asia Minor in the 1600s, and then across Europe in the 1900s – when they first appeared in North America. Especially of all the species that had been introduced to the US. Thanks for visiting!

Montana 134

Montana 2011 New York Bahamas 134

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

Bufflehead are the smallest of North America’s diving ducks. Because of is huge range and large and growing population it is classified as a Species of Least Concern , great news for those who like to feel the gaze of the Bufflehead upon them. In winter most head to the coasts though some stay inland on open water.

2011 150

2011 Ducks Deer New York 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

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2011 140

2011 Wildlife Birds Deer 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Frigatebirds (Fregatidae) Five species of frigatebird ply the planet’s tropical skies and seas. Ringer Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) Cormorants are more speciose than other families in the order; 30-40 species range widely on every continent and many islands. Thanks for visiting!

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2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea Birds 152

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2011

We were driving up to northwestern Michigan from our homes in Ohio (me) and West ByGod Virginia (Geoff) in search of a bird species that would be a lifer for both of us: the Bohemian Waxwing. Bill has led birding trips all across North America and has spoken or performed at more than 100 birding and nature festivals worldwide.

2011 218

2011 Birds Michigan Ohio 218

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

I reduced all lines and edges to straights and curves (that’s all there are) and began to render with mechanical drawing instruments¬ ruling pen, compass, French curve, T-square, triangle. So, the Eastern Kingbird ”is one of the Tyrant Flycatchers, Tyrannidae –America’s largest bird family–365 different species.”

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Betty Crocker Birds 2008 2007 170

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Today we are looking at two species that can be difficult to separate under typical field conditions. I tried on a purist attitude and chose not to ID the species. To answer this quiz, please do NOT indicate the species of either bird. Extra Credit: Tell us all how you separate these two species (I need the help!).

2011 124

2011 North America Deer New York 124

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

Dawn Fine Mar 15th, 2011 at 3:50 pm NO Comment YourBirdOasis.com Mar 15th, 2011 at 10:07 pm Yeah, polygynandry is really weird…what other species have this breeding system? In the case of Acorn Woodpeckers, they are cooperative breeders (as with many other polygynandrous species), which seems to predispose species to polygynandry.

2011 209

2011 Breeders Breeding Deer 209

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

The sandhill crane has the lowest recruitment rate (average number of young birds joining a population each season) of any bird now hunted in North America. Initiating a hunting season on a large, charismatic species like a crane is no way to resuscitate hunting. A species which is the most abundant crane species on the planet.

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2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 245

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

One such controversial bird is the Veraguan Mango , a small hummingbird species that was, until very recently, believed to be a Panamanian endemic. Veraguan Mango by Carlos Bethancourt Although the Neotropical region supports fewer bird families than Africa, there are considerably more bird species here than anywhere else on earth.

Panama 205

Panama Costa Rica 2011 Cleveland 205

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

Jochen Mar 7th, 2011 at 5:51 pm Redgannet, almost all song birds at least in North America (and the Orange Thrush sure won’t be the only old world bird to have them, too) have these filamental plumes on their nape. Very interesting species. Great shots! Married to a Canon? That I understand! Thanks for visiting!

2011 181

2011 Deer India New York 181

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

And I haven’t even started to write about ageing them … What are your experiences, and what is the colour of the claws on your local gull species? OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Gulls move in mysterious ways. Thanks, Wikipedia !

2011 161

2011 Birds Deer Europe 161

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

No need to page through dozens of plates of similar looking species anymore. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Off to the Amazon? Download the relevant images and info into a location specific guide. On a day trip to Oregon for business?

Burkina Faso 156

Burkina Faso 2011 Birds Deer 156

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2020

The European Robin was once known in Britain by its old Anglo-Saxon name of “ruddock”, but in the fifteenth century, it became popular to apply personal names to common birds and “robinet” or “robin” – diminutive forms of “Robert” – became the common way to refer to this familiar species.

Ireland 158

Ireland Branding Spain Compassion 158