10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It notes that there are around 1,000 people who have had birds named after them, but no fewer than three of them – Frank Linsly James, Eugenio Prince Ruspoli and Johan August Wahlberg – were killed by elephants, not a common form of death. Wagner wasn’t the only one to have died from gunshot wounds.

Falcons 212

Falcons Collecting 2003 Wounded 212

10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2014

The snake was wrapped firmly around the hawk’s tail, neck, and wings, and had enough strength to immobilize the bird but not to kill him. The snake had no puncture wounds, and was released 24 hours later. Last year, 4,000 young Peregrine Falcons swept through the Keys on their way north.

Reptiles 199

Reptiles Chickens Sea Turtles Wildlife Rehabilitation 199

10,000 Birds

JUNE 19, 2012

Secretarybirds counter this by being very careful when killing snakes and ensuring that the prey is dead before eating it. They typically dispatch a snake by stomping on it with their heavily armored legs and feet, accurately directing their rear talons at the skull to effect a swift mortal wound to the head.

Botswana 213

Botswana Eagles Porcupines Hunting 213