10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Islands, with their high levels of endemism and specialization, are particularly fragile and vulnerable to human activity. Recent studies show that many island species went extinct before anyone managed to document their existence. Its last stronghold was the Zapata Swamp in western Cuba. … Extinction is forever.

Cuba 250

Cuba Parrots Collecting Columbus 250

10,000 Birds

APRIL 21, 2013

Their taxonomic status long has been unclear due to their overall similarity and the fact that in eastern North America and Cuba, they hybridize. King Rails occur widely in eastern North America, in eastern and central Mexico, and in Cuba. So, Maley suggests recognizing four species, instead of the two currently recognized.

Species 226

Species North America Cuba Louisiana 226

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

If this was America, we might not be concerned because starlings are an invasive species, at least in North America. That means crows join humans, apes and monkeys in exhibiting advanced relational thinking, according to the research. So, here we go… Fighting in Iraq has been affecting starlings. Amazing, if confirmed.

Science 151

Science Iraq Research Birds 151

10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2018

Basically, this species is so dimwitted, it doesn’t know how to survive. Because, Pink Pigeons are not capable of doing the tasks required to create and bring up children of the species. Don’t these birds care about propagating their species? They hang baskets to be used as nests and fill the room with soft nesting materials.

Mauritius 102

Mauritius Stud Zoos Eggs 102

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2012

A lovely looking and distinctive sounding bird (so they say, I sadly have not seen one…yet), the Kirtland’s Warbler can only be found during its breeding season in Jack Pine forests 5 to 20 years old in the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species list.

Michigan 236

Michigan Bahamas Endangered Species Research 236