10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Storks, Ibises and Spoonbills of the World states that “disturbance by local people, tourists, and egg and zoo collectors has similarly reduced the colonies, and more protection is vital”. In 2018, there were 1,745 birds living in 92 different zoos and collections. Here they were easy to overlook.

Morocco 215

Morocco Austria Algeria Germany 215

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

The stunning head plumes of the Gray Crowned-Crane make it attractive to bird collectors and zoos; illegal collecting of wild birds is one of the reasons why this species is now considered Endangered. This plain used to be little affected by humans, being grazed by just a few cattle, goats and camels.

Endangered Species 183

Endangered Species Species South Africa Morocco 183

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2018

Traditionally, the slow season, but the beats have mopped their collective brow and outdone their previous efforts. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh.

2018 101

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 101

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2018

Redgannet added another splash of colour to the collective profile by falling asleep on a boat and waking up in Uruguay , the 44th country to feature in the list. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100