10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The HBW even mentions the importance of Ruoergai for this species: “Key sites for migrants include the Ruoergai Plateau (China), which is also an important breeding area” Common Mergansers also seem to use these wetlands as breeding area. The raptors of Ruoergai deserve a separate post.

China 209

China Mongolia Birds Russia 209

10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2012

people per sq mi) of any country in the world (Mongolia has the lowest). Over 700 bird species occur in Namibia, many of them range-restricted and highly desirable southern arid zone species. This family group is performing their loud croaking territorial calls. This species is also known as Peach-faced Lovebird.

Namibia 271

Namibia Angola Lovebirds South Africa 271

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

Not a cover species The Black Kite is not actually black, but of course, misleading bird names are not exactly rare. No surprise then that the species is listed as Vulnerable. But then, sanity (or maybe respect for you, the reader) prevailed. Fortunately, they are quite common in Shanghai. It is also called Chinese Bulbul.

Birds 130

Birds Iraq China Ireland 130