10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2012

It has not been seen in its small home range in central Vietnam since around 2000. If this bird did become extinct, it would be the first pheasant species to have been lost in the 400 years since proper records began. Conservationists searched intensively in 2011 but found none.

Vietnam 158

Vietnam 2000 Germany Groups 158

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 9, 2023

Napo is a county in the West of Guangxi, bordering both Yunnan and Vietnam. Apparently, she supported the research of a Romanian team on ectoparasites of birds from Meghalaya (India) – and for her troubles, the team thanked her by naming a species of feather mite newly discovered on Large Niltava after her. hour flight.

China 147

China Hunting Birds illegal 147

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. Besides being colorful and energetic, another plus of these lovely birds is that they are relatively easy to track down.

Africa 266

Africa South Africa Gabon Uganda 266

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2016

Or a bit of a PR disaster for my birding skillz if I am not correct. Any other region, even central Asia, scarcely provides us with vagrants here in Europe. And here is the series of pictures I was able to take before the bird took off. If I am correct, this would apparently constitute a first record for the Western Palearctic.

Germany 100

Germany Sharks Morocco Europe 100