10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2023

Shockingly, the Ashy-throated Parrotbill apparently is a species heavily hunted for bird fighting in Guizhou Province, China ( source ). Shame on the researchers. If being hunted by evil humans was not enough, Ashy-throated Parrotbills are also hosts of the parasitic Common Cuckoo.

Eggs 174

Eggs China Birds Mammals 174

10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2015

Severe weather can stress birds and even influence the coloration of their feathers , new research finds. Why did the chicken cross the archipelago? Researchers have figured out where the thought-to-be-extinct Bryan’s Shearwater is roosting. Help them rack up 4,000 species in 24 hours on eBird!).

Malta 189

Malta Barn Owls Cyprus Fowl 189

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Although Torrent Ducks are fairly widespread throughout much of South America they are a declining species in most places due to hydroelectric schemes, introduced trout, pollution and erosion of riverside habitat. Otun Quimbaya remains a very good place to view this highly enigmatic and entertaining species. www.youtube.com/watch?

Ducks 251

Ducks Colombia South America Squirrels 251

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2020

This is a delightful book, large (8-1/2 by 11 inches), filled with Sibley’s distinctive artwork and an organized potpourri of research-based stories about the science behind bird’s lives. His field guides are known for images that simultaneously portray notable field marks and also the ‘personality’ of a bird species.

2020 264

2020 Birds Groups North America 264