Breeding, Hunting and Neglecting

Some Germans have a bird – A short birding trip through the German language

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Yes, Germans were a particularly supersticious breed in the days of old, and would not dare to use the word devil even when cursing. “Rabeneltern” – raven parents Raven parents, raven mothers, raven fathers – shame on you all, for you are neglecting your children.

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Thought To Be Extinct For 100 Years

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

A large and striking bird like this would be hard to neglect in a museum collection. There were reasons to think that the White-winged Guan had been extirpated by over-hunting. A captive breeding program was established with a facility at Gustavo del Solar’s property, not far from where the birds were re-discovered.

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Collecting Peru Neglecting Hunting

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Some Germans have a bird – A short birding trip through the German language

Thought To Be Extinct For 100 Years

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