10,000 Birds

MAY 13, 2022

For once, eBird gives a good description of the Asian Glossy Starling, calling it a “Fierce-looking, large songbird” As are humans, this species is fairly urbanized – it “sometimes enters urban areas to roost, e.g. in Singapore” (HBW). In Singapore, Common Redshanks mostly drink Tiger Beer. “Odd, me?”

Singapore 205

Singapore Birds Zebras Feral 205

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

I didn’t realize how many new species I would see within the city itself! Comical with their green feathers and unique faces, they have established feral populations in cities across the country since their accidental release in the 1960’s.

Austin 107

Austin Texas Birds Non Human 107

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

First published in 1973 in association with the Asa Wright Center, the book focuses on species descriptions, with illustrations grouped together in plates positioned in the center of the book. The guide covers 477 species, an expansion of 35 from the second edition, which was published in 1991. The AOU has not accepted that split.

Trinidad 186

Trinidad Birds South America Research 186