10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Another item they feed on is hunting edible bird nest swiftlets, which are quite common in edible swiftlet houses in Sabah, Malaysia ( source ). The first attempt in hunting was made by the male hornbill which was seen snapping at a passing swiftlet, but was unsuccessful.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
” If you have ever been to Singapore, you will know that about half the places there are named after Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles (1781 – 1826). The only explanation I have for this unequal treatment is that it must be a witch hunt. “Dull, me?”
10,000 Birds
MARCH 25, 2024
That species is apparently at risk of extinction in Singapore – not because it is so rare, but because its genetic diversity is so low. The species is also hunted for local consumption in Meghalaya (India), according to the HBW. (If you want to see how this species builds its nest, see here.)
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