10,000 Birds

MARCH 27, 2014

It is also known for the 500 exotic species of animals and plants that now call the Sunshine State home. Exotic species are animals that did not historically occur in Florida. One such species is the familiar mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). The New Zealand Grey Duck is nearly extinct as species.

Florida 199

Florida Ducks New Zealand Feral 199

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2017

Birds of Kruger National Park covers the 259 species most frequently seen in the park, about half of the total number of birds documented there. This still leaves the user flipping through sections, looking for the species in question, though I don’t think there are many species with this habitat overlap.

Ecuador 164

Ecuador Wildlife Reptiles Birds 164

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2012

The wonderful family Meropidae contains 27 dazzling species, of which Africa is endowed with no less than 20 species, the balance occurring across Asia and with one as far afield as Australia. We have both resident and migratory species, and this post will briefly discuss each of the 20 species of African bee-eaters.

Africa 262

Africa Gabon South Africa Uganda 262

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

I am exhilarated – I have had only a handful of chances to observe this species! These falcons mostly feed on insects, but in the breeding season they catch migrating passerines – they even time their breeding to coincide with Autumn migration of passerines in late summer! Such a fascinating species.

Greece 217

Greece Falcons Madagascar Africa 217

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Australian Magpies, like every other animal in Australia, are also dangerous. No, you see, the males are pretty defensive about their young, and in the breeding season will aggressively attack what they perceive as a threat to their nest. Signs are posted warning of particularly aggressive birds in parks.

New Zealand 147

New Zealand Birds Australia Kangaroos 147