10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2019

Their populations, plus those of other species that ‘wore’ the coveted long, colorful feathers used for women’s fashionable hats, were being dangerously depleted by hunters intent on feeding the millinery industry. The late Victorian age was not a good time to be an egret!

Industry 119

Industry Virginia Portland Campaign 119

Reddit Animals

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Its success is due in part to its adaptability and opportionism it is primarily a hunter but may also scavenge, with the capacity to eat and digest skin, bone and other animal waste. Ostrich leather is a lucrative commodity, and the large feathers are used as plumes for the decoration of ceremonial headgear.

Africa 40

Africa Buffalo Ostriches Animal 40

10,000 Birds

APRIL 20, 2014

But you won’t find Ostrich or another ratite in first place on Jetz et al.’s The Secretarybird is a powerful, long-legged terrestrial hunter particularly well known for killing snakes by stamping them to death but also perfectly happy to consume other animal prey.

Madagascar 277

Madagascar Comoros South America Ecuador 277

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. Common Ostrich – Struthio camelus. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573).

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113