10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Of course, with the Drakensberg still not that far away from Capetown and South African explorers obviously very fond of saving mental energy by simply starting bird names with the word “cape”, we have the Cape Robin-Chat … … the Cape Rock Thrush … … the Cape Sparrow … … and the Cape Weaver.

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South Africa Africa Lesotho Nigeria 246

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. House Sparrows ( Passer domesticus ) are introduced birds over most of their very large range. Please go visit: Golden Eagles and Free Coffee!

Killing 204

Killing South Africa Nebraska Collecting 204

10,000 Birds

JUNE 23, 2019

Even before we entered the park we had seen Black-naped Orioles , Tree Sparrows , Large-billed Crow , Javan Myna, Orange-bellied Flowerpecker, Olive-backed Sunbird and an Oriental Dollarbird. From Bishan MRT Station it is only 100 metres to the entrance of Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park where we could follow the trails.

Singapore 113

Singapore Unwanted Pets Woodpeckers Parrots 113

10,000 Birds

APRIL 22, 2012

It’s easy to observe this attachment behavior in parrots, especially pets. While we’re used to declarations that our pet parrots “love” us just as we love them, and they can be quite demonstrative in showing their affection, the evidence is thinner for wild birds. Love includes elements of need, but primarily those of affection.

Birds 273

Birds Parrots 2003 Raised 273

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2016

Dragan continues to be teacher’s pet simply by sharing as he goes. Seaside Sparrow – Ammodramus maritimus. Crested Serpent-Eagle – Spilornis cheela. Changeable Hawk-Eagle – Nisaetus limnaeetus. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Ornate Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus ornatus.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100