Remove Breeding Remove China Remove Eggs Remove illegal
article thumbnail

15 Australian Birds (Episode 3)

10,000 Birds

Similar to the (fortunately now gradually changing) situation among humans in China, these birds seem to prefer males over females. It is almost certainly a rumor that writing a post about Australia and not mentioning dingos is illegal, but why take the risk? ” ( source ).

Birds 147
article thumbnail

Birding Napo, Guangxi, China – part 1

10,000 Birds

The Bar-backed Partridge is a species of partridge found in southwestern China and Southeast Asia. The Bar-backed Partridge was also one of four focal species in an investigation into illegal bird hunting in Southwestern China. If I can give you some advice: Better not be a bird in China. Unsurprisingly, it is.

China 147
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Birding Hongbenghe, Yunnan (Part 2)

10,000 Birds

” The website www.jwcpheasants.com seems to endorse polygamy for this species despite this being illegal in the USA for other animals such as humans. melliana from alleged contact zone(s) in northern Laos and possibly south-western China. The site states that in captivity, “two hens can be paired with one male.”

Burma 181
article thumbnail

Birding Shanghai in November 2022

10,000 Birds

Hopefully, the winter time in Shanghai gives the Black-faced Buntings some time to relax from the challenges of the breeding season. Fortunately for the buntings, they seem to detect most cuckoo eggs smuggled in (75% in one study). Better safe than sorry.

Birds 197