10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2015

I could go on and on, it’s that kind of a book—a comprehensive treatment of a species we respect and adore, based on the most current research, written in a style that, while factual, is from the author’s viewpoint, flavoring facts with a witty, observant personal quality. Mitochondrial DNA analysis strikes again.

North America 214

North America Owls America Dominican Republic 214

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 26, 2021

And apart from local people, primate researchers sometimes spot it, but it is a species seen by fewer than ten living birders. The rest of the 216 pages long book is devoted to various African bird families and half a dozen individual species. He has authored several other books and many articles, largely on natural history.

Congo 264

Congo Africa South Africa Kenya 264

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 20, 2014

’s bird family tree in a new tab and follow along as you read. Ratites, Tinamous, and Fowl. Follow him on Twitter — he’s regularly tweeting great highlights from the research project. In 2008, Nick Sly published a review of Hackett et al. titled Avian relationships – What do we know? Open Jarvis et al.’s

Family 279

Family Parrots Birds 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.

2019 213

2019 Australia Ducks Fowl 213

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

Most moral vegetarians list fish and fowl as animals one should not eat. Scientific research and expertise are needed here. Suppose there is a man who wishes to end his life but regrets never having given his poor and hungry family any pleasure. What Meat Should Not Be Eaten? What is forbidden meat?

Morals 40

Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40