10,000 Birds

JUNE 23, 2022

According to the HBW, sounds and vocal behavior are poorly documented while there is no information on incubation and fledging periods, and the behavior section only has the rather lame statement “General behavior much for others of the genus.” If you are afraid of spiders, you might want to get a pet Streaked Spiderhunter.

Birds 147

Birds Myanmar China Chicago 147

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2014

We sing about them, we paint them, we use them as mythic and poetic symbols for our spiritual and emotional feelings, we wear them in myriad and often colorful ways, we adopt them as household pets. We worship birds, we hunt birds, we protect birds, and, yes, we eat birds. And, that just isn’t documented in scientific papers.

Birds 204

Birds Egypt Family Eagles 204

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Even the first explorers to Australia documented there was a risk of extinction of birds and animals into the future and subsequently decided to collect as many specimens as possible! On a local level we need to consider if we really do need to let our pets chase shorebirds and whether we really do need to drive along our shoreline.

Species 174

Species Australia Birds Parrots 174