10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2023

It is listed as Near Threatened, partly due to the usual occurrence of illegal trade for the pet market. As usual when species are well-examined, the number of subspecies seems to multiply, though apparently some of these subspecies have recently been culled in order to simplify the life of birders.

Malaysia 234

Malaysia Philippines Parrots Birds 234

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2013

In 1898, Hermon Bumpus published a paper about change in the morphology in a population of House Sparrows that he proposed was an example of Darwinian Natural Selection in action. There are few areas of the world where they have been introduced and not survived (Greenland and Cape Verde are examples of this bird’s local demise).

Killing 189

Killing South Africa Nebraska Collecting 189

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For example , fallen figs do not seem to mind catching a ride with Oriental Pied Hornbills. Another paper reviews information on Oriental Pied Hornbills raiding the nests of various bird species in Singapore and even pet bird cages. They have been found nesting in two of these boxes, producing five chicks in three years ( source ).

Rhinoceros 124

Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 124