10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 28, 2015

After my post about collecting two weeks ago I received a bit of feedback, some positive, some negative, and I’ve been mulling it over with the intention of writing about some of the issues that could be considered the root cause of the disagreement. You see, the bird was collected for scientific study. Its natural longevity?

Collecting 159

Collecting Papua New Guinea Science Birds 159

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2013

Some lingered to gaze at samples from the Field’s collection of bird specimens, such as perfectly preserved thrushes, warblers, and even a Rose-breasted Grosbeak under glass. They seem to be a friendly lot, with inquisitive minds and cheerful natures, and are always on the go. Oh, if I didn’t have a day job!).

San Diego 175

San Diego Ostriches Chicago Colorado 175

10,000 Birds

MAY 17, 2016

Data were collected from the North American Breeding Bird Survey and the Pan-European Common Birds Monitoring Scheme. The difference in the jitteryness of the lines has to do with sample size. There are way more North American birds in the sample than European, owing to differences in the quality of the data. 352:6281(84-87).

North America 116

North America Europe America United States 116

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2023

Jennifer Ackerman points out in the introduction to What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds , that we don’t know much, but that very soon we may know a lot more. What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds is a joyous, fascinating read.

Owls 210

Owls Science Barn Owls Penguins 210

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

It is a very nice bit of science. This study collected data on mean wing length and tail feather length as well as measurements of the head. So, two body size measurements and one brain size measurement were taken on a sample of birds. A recent study, Chernobyl Birds Have Smaller Brains , looks at this in birds at Chernobyl.

Mammals 232

Mammals Birds Fish Cooking 232