10,000 Birds

MARCH 31, 2022

While I am still not so sure about China’s sense of humor – though admittedly, the issue is mostly a mismatch between what I think is funny and what the average Chinese thinks is funny, an issue that I have had in other countries as well – the country sure has its fair share of Laughingthrushes.

San Diego 212

San Diego Malaysia China Zoos 212

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.

Birds 147

Birds Myanmar China Chicago 147

10,000 Birds

JULY 19, 2018

201-400 sp: Madagascar, north African countries; European countries; Asia Minor, Arabian Peninsula, Mongolia. 1201-1400 sp: Venezuela; China. 1201-1400 sp: Venezuela; China. Costa Rica has 900 and not 800 species, but I made no corrections, remaining faithful to the original map data. 801-1000 sp. –

Equatorial Guinea 200

Equatorial Guinea Costa Rica Guyana Central African Republic 200

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.

Raccoons 221

Raccoons Birds Oregon China 221