Asia China Hunting Reptiles 
10,000 Birds
JUNE 23, 2022
While it is listed as Least Concern, it is rare in China – the range map in the HBW barely touches Chinese territory. The Latin name “ chinensis ” is somewhat misleading as is much more common in Southeast Asia than in China – apparently, it was chosen in the mistaken belief that the type specimen had come from China.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 3, 2022
The new Guide to the Birds of China (John MacKinnon) has been published. This is partly due to hunting in China, where about 90% of the species winter (HBW). The White’s Thrush will keep pretending to be a reptile. Fortunately, some birds seem to be ok with a concrete environment – like this Blue Rock Thrush.
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