10,000 Birds

JANUARY 22, 2015

There’s a Three-striped Palm Squirrel by the side of the track, while Jungle Bush Quails are running across it in front of our Maruti Gypsy, almost the official safari vehicle of India. At least 274 tigers have died in India in the last four years, more than 70 per cent of them due to poaching. Very dusty Swarovski CLs.

Tigers 256

Tigers India Killing 2012 256

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

learning to swim” A baby bird ( Robin Accentor , Dulan, China). Several baby birds ( Little Egret , Shanghai, China). Next, band names referring to individual birds or bird families. Black-necked Crane , Qinghai Lake, China. White-naped Crane , Nanhui, China. The bird family, however, is not.

South Africa 250

South Africa China Germany Birds 250

10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2022

Of course, it is quite common for human parents to set fire to their family homes in order to keep the adult children from moving back home, but this is not an issue for drongos. The researchers are quite aware of the differences between humans and birds and thus have completely ignored another explanation for this behavior.

Singapore 147

Singapore Birds Mountain Goats Giraffes 147

10,000 Birds

MARCH 30, 2023

Sarah Amherst, Countess Amherst (1762–1838) was a British naturalist and botanist who lived in India. William also had connections to both China and Napoleon, but I am too lazy to copy these bits from Wikipedia right now. She was responsible for sending the first of these birds to Britain in 1828. Read it there if you want.

China 253

China Research India Zoos 253

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Orange-headed Thrush Orange-headed Thrush By Redgannet • March 6, 2011 • 18 comments Tweet Share The Orange-headed Thrush , Zoothera citrinus, is common across much of India and south-east Asia. In the Z.c.

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2011 Deer India New York 200

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2012

The wonderful family Meropidae contains 27 dazzling species, of which Africa is endowed with no less than 20 species, the balance occurring across Asia and with one as far afield as Australia. They are usually found in small family groups perched atop bushes or short trees, from whence they sally out to catch their prey.

Africa 266

Africa South Africa Gabon Uganda 266

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2011

The Common Tailorbird , Orthotomus sutorius, is a small warbler whose range extends from India to southern China and down into Indonesia. It is common, mostly in the lowlands, but can range as high as 5000ft. It is found in most habitats with thick cover and can often be found in urban parks and gardens.

Indonesia 150

Indonesia India China Bears 150

10,000 Birds

MAY 9, 2022

The species name sipahi comes from the Hindustani word for soldier, for the red uniform worn by those in the employment of the East India Company ( source ). On the other hand, another species – the Red-tailed Minla – is not a member of the Actinodura family.

China 243

China India Birds North Korea 243

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

Our two newest contributors have shared from Mexico and China, bringing the countries birded this month (also including; Costa Rica, Greece, Serbia, USA, UK, India, UAE and New Zealand) to 10. All the lists that I have so far have been included and my family are gathered at the door, eager to see me off.

2019 125

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 125

10,000 Birds

MARCH 25, 2024

melliana from alleged contact zone(s) in northern Laos and possibly south-western China. The species is also hunted for local consumption in Meghalaya (India), according to the HBW. The site states that in captivity, “two hens can be paired with one male.” hardwickii and C. hardwickii and C.

Burma 217

Burma Birds Vietnam Laos 217

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The Black Kite ( Milvus migrans ) is ubiquitous as a scavenger across the whole of India, often seen by the hundred wheeling over towns. As a bittersweet afterthought, it was also the last bird I photographed in India before losing my sponsored travel opportunities. A Collared Owlet. It’s been quite the year, hasn’t it?

2020 253

2020 Birds Costa Rica Germany 253

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Several, like the mocker and the hummer, were members of families I hadn’t encountered before, either. I’ve been there over 20 times, and it remains my favourite destination, though India is a close rival. I can still recall the thrill of that first morning outside San Francisco, surrounded by new birds. Fantastic!

Sri Lanka 245

Sri Lanka Kenya San Francisco Greece 245

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 29, 2024

Atherton (1797-1827), a naturalist (whatever that means exactly) and a member of the British Army in India. As usual in China, there are some anonymous Leaf Warbler species – but who cares, apart from Bella of Alpinebirding ? Of course, the same applies to pizza services for humans. The species name athertoni is derived from Lt.

Squirrels 144

Squirrels Birds China Bears 144