10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
I agree with eBird that the Asian Glossy Starling is “fierce-looking” Appropriately, it is an invasive species in places such as Taiwan, where some papers recommend reducing the population. The associated bird species seek out drongos, apparently relying upon them heavily for protection. And there is a video here.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 3, 2015
Habitat destruction, disease and hunting are still major problems that affect the conservation efforts, but the breeding sites and wintering grounds now have international protection. In Taiwan, two major sanctuaries have been allocated as part of the spoonbill recovery program. Captive breeding programs have not shown much success.
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