10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2022

When I read the description of the Mulga Parrot on a pet website, I first thought it was an advertisement for Thai mail-order brides: “The exotic appearance of the Mulga Parrot might be what attracts you first, but it’s their personality that will win you over” ( source ). Like the figbird, it mostly feeds on fruit.

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Australia Birds Koalas Parrots 192

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

We can say with much certainty that the majority of people admire and are fascinated with the resplendent colors of macaws, parrots, toucans and hummingbirds. Millions die each year that are hit by cars, crash into windows, wind turbine blades or at the paws of domestic cats. And these are just the direct assaults against birds!

Honduras 188

Honduras illegal Parrots Birds 188

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

In fact, all of the images of Scarlet Macaws in this post are of the birds that live at Copan Archeological Park, birds that were seized at the border before they could be illegally exported.* He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Wicked, right?

Honduras 152

Honduras 2011 Deer Birds 152

10,000 Birds

JULY 25, 2022

” Of course, as a certified cat person, I was delighted to see a Green Catbird near Brisbane. They might want to look for a better press representation though, as the related NYT article is titled “ Trash Parrots Invent New Skill in Australian Suburbs “, which is kind of a mixed message.

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Birds Australia Ducks Mountain Goats 234