10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 20, 2014

’s bird family tree in a new tab and follow along as you read. Ratites, Tinamous, and Fowl. l-r) Brushland Tinamou ( Nothoprocta cinerascens ), Southern Cassowary ( Casuarius casuarius ), Greater Sage-Grouse ( Centrocercus urophasianus ), Mandarin Duck ( Aix galericulata ). Open Jarvis et al.’s This is why.

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Family Birds Parrots 2014 279

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to reports in the media , a recording from 1987 recently rediscovered by researchers has captured a Musk Duck ( Biziura lobata ) in Australia repeatedly uttering the phrase “You bloody fool” as part of its courtship display, apparently having picked up this impolite exclamation by mimicking overheard human speech.

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2019 Australia Ducks Fowl 245

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Because of the ongoing public health situation around the world, travel and large family gatherings are out of the question over much of the country, which means dialing down the gluttonous feasting for which the day is famous.

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2018 Fowl Turkey California 241

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

But if you’re like me, perhaps you’re still looking forward to a get-together with friends and family this weekend, or you’re just planning to work your way through a mountain of leftovers in the coming days – both situations will require a good bottle of wine or three.

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2016 Fowl Turkey California 246

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 15, 2012

Felonious Jive really likes a ravishing returning rarity – a Falcated Duck. Falcated Duck by Felonious Jive Duncan Wright had some pretty good birds to choose from for his Best Bird of the Year. However, he went far afield to find a more familiar fowl. Sound good? Secondly, well just look at it.

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2012 Birds Guatemala Florida 160