10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2022

Vagrancy in Birds is organized into two major parts: (1) A detailed, 62-page synthesis of research and theory and (2) “Family Accounts,” 259 pages covering bird families from Struthionidae/Ostriches) to Thraupidae/Tanagers and allies (Clements is the taxonomic authority). Copyright © 2022 Alexander Lees and James Gilroy.

Birds 262

Birds Compassion Eagles Science 262

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

Given that the Black Kite is politely described as an “opportunistic hunter” – which includes the fact that they are more likely to scavenge than most other raptors – the name choice of the company protecting the world’s cyber ecosystem is a bit weird. Fortunately, they are quite common in Shanghai.

Birds 130

Birds Iraq China Ireland 130

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

For my new book, due out in 2012 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, I’ve been researching sandhill crane hunting. Nationwide, wildlife watchers now outspend hunters 6 to 1. I’ve received letters and emails from a number of avid hunters who find the concept of shooting cranes repugnant.

2011 252

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 252

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 11, 2011

Separating ducks and coots is one thing, but separating hawks and falcons? Seriemas are long-legged terrestrial hunters related to extinct terror birds (phorusrhacids). I think that would be a tough sell. Peregrine Falcon ( Falco peregrinus ) © David J.

Parrots 235

Parrots Falcons Costa Rica South America 235

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. Yellow-billed Duck – Anas undulata. Red-billed Duck – Anas erythrorhyncha. Knob-billed Duck – Sarkidiornis melanotos. Indian Spot-billed Duck – Anas poecilorhyncha.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113