10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2024

This laughingthrush is a cooperative breeder – nestlings are fed by all members of a group, often 6-12 (not just 2 as in Wham!) The White-crested Laughingthrush looks like it could easily play a cameo role in a Wham! Note to those readers who do not know Wham!: George Rippon (1861-1927), a member of the British Army in India and Burma.

Burma 214

Burma India Birds Indonesia 214

10,000 Birds

MARCH 31, 2011

Because of the range and population BirdLife International lists Asio flammeus as a Species of Least Concern. In New York State , however, the Short-eared Owl is considered an endangered species and it has likely been extirpated as a breeder in several of its former strongholds. How cool is that?

Owls 145

Owls New York City New York Rodents 145

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

It is also restricted as a breeder to the north of North Island. The final large petrel species is another gadfly petrel, albeit a much larger one than the Cook’s Petrel. In spite of their large size they are actually the smallest of New Zealand’s Procellaria petrels. Wicked, right?

New Zealand 176

New Zealand Albatross 2011 Cooking 176