Hornbills of Yunnan
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
China is not that well-known for its hornbills, but in Yunnan province, on the border to Myanmar, some species can be found.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
China is not that well-known for its hornbills, but in Yunnan province, on the border to Myanmar, some species can be found.
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Sadly, the HBW states that the species is “almost extinct in some areas in China owing to hunting and trapping for the cagebird trade and taxidermy” The Maroon Oriole looks much more interesting, though my photos do not really do it full justice.
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10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 19, 2019
When I reached the levee earlier that morning, I met an elderly hunter from whom I learned that there was an ongoing duck and pheasant hunt, but no one was shooting from, nor towards the embankment, hence I should be safe there. Within its Belt and Road Initiative, China asked for this location for the new harbour.
Critter News
JANUARY 16, 2011
In order to offset the loss of the seal product market in Europe, Canada has made a deal with China. China as a whole still doesn't have a national conscience about these issues. I'm not surprised. Although 40 Chinese animal rights groups have protested, they don't really have any political or financial clout to change anything.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 11, 2020
House-hunting, apparently. Very close to a village – these birds are much more shy in China … Green Bee-eater. Black Kite. These photos were actually taken right from my hotel room. No surcharge for the room despite being perfect for birders. Black-necked Stork. Black-rumped Flameback. Black-winged Kite. Brahminy Starling.
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
T he Blue-throated Barbet (Xishuangbanna and Baihualing, Yunnan, China) is probably the barbet species that is the easiest to see in Southern China. Might have something to do with the fact that they were hunted here until quite recently).
10,000 Birds
JUNE 23, 2022
While it is listed as Least Concern, it is rare in China – the range map in the HBW barely touches Chinese territory. The Latin name “ chinensis ” is somewhat misleading as is much more common in Southeast Asia than in China – apparently, it was chosen in the mistaken belief that the type specimen had come from China.
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