10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

They bred on a number of islands near Japan and Taiwan, and ranged widely and abundantly from the Aleutian Islands south through California. But within a couple of decades, it’s effects on both wildlife and humanity became apparent. They were secure in their isolated home here until humanity came to Laysan in the 1890s.

Albatross 198

Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 198

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 31, 2023

It looks at factors determining the presence of Black-winged Kites on Taiwan, where the species is a new resident. Surprisingly (at least from a biased human perspective), 97% of the deserters are female ( source ). Interestingly, the factors cited there may also explain the expanding presence of the species in Shanghai.

Birds 130

Birds China Taiwan Raised 130

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In contrast, the females need to make sure not to get duped into raising actual cuckoos – the buntings are a targeted host species ( source ). So assuming that these results are transferable to humans, parents should feed their offspring regularly (first finding) but restrict themselves to one child (second finding).

Birds 197

Birds Eggs Bangladesh China 197