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The return of the Old Man

10,000 Birds

In 2018, there were 1,745 birds living in 92 different zoos and collections. Despite the fact that efforts are made to ensure they are not imprinted on humans, they are naturally confiding, even friendly. Shooting remains a major threat to this population, for the Italians are still passionately keen on hunting.

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Birding the Kruger Park (5): Pafuri area part 1

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One study found that birds living in Botswana had elevated levels of lead in their bloodstreams during hunting season, presumably coming from lead bullets used on animals killed by hunters. For example, this study showed that Malachite Kingfishers spent more time hunting in locations with more fish. ” (HBW).

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Birding Inirida, Colombia, or river dolphins and hoatzins, part 2

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One of this species’ many peculiarities is that it has a digestive system unique amongst birds: Hoatzins use bacterial fermentation in the front part of the gut to break down the vegetable material they consume, much as cattle and other ruminants do. and near-endemic Golden-backed Uakari monkeys ( Cacajao melanocephalus ).

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Africa’s endangered species

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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. Habitat destruction, hunting and disturbance are further factors affecting the population.

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A New Year Begins! But First–A Celebration of My 2018 Top Ten Birds

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John James Audubon first heard the sparrow in July, 1944, on a buffalo hunt in North Dakota. Only, we didn’t shoot them and collect specimens at the end of the day.) So, I was excited to read reports in late 2017 of a pair of Whooping Cranes being seen on a cattle farm. ” [[link]. Whooping Crane, Florida.

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