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Birding Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

10,000 Birds

That is mainly the Philippines, as indicated by the species name lucionensis (Luzon is the Philippines’ biggest island). A paper by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines argues that trapping the parrot is essentially a way of wasting money.

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Birding Kota Kinabalu, Borneo: Rice Paddies

10,000 Birds

Another study provides some hope to human males who think of themselves as good karaoke singers. Continuing with the topic of singing, apparently, Zebra Doves are highly valued for their singing, particularly in parts of Southern Thailand.

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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

10,000 Birds

These species include the Pacific Swallow … … as well as several pigeons: the Green Imperial Pigeon … … the Pink-necked Green Pigeon … … and the Zebra Dove (even though that one looks remarkably cute for a pigeon).

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