10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Even better, just a few meters away from the food vendors, it is not too crowded, and the palm trees attract a number of birds, including two species of parrots. The first one is the Blue-naped Parrot. It is listed as Near Threatened, partly due to the usual occurrence of illegal trade for the pet market.

Malaysia 234

Malaysia Philippines Parrots Birds 234

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

In fact, all of the images of Scarlet Macaws in this post are of the birds that live at Copan Archeological Park, birds that were seized at the border before they could be illegally exported.* If it weren’t such a horrible thing to do one might almost understand why folks would want to poach and cage Scarlet Macaws.

Honduras 150

Honduras 2011 Deer Birds 150

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Fernandina’s Flicker, a tongue-twisting alliterative name for one of the most endangered woodpeckers in the world! In addition to habitat loss, extreme weather, invasive species, hunting, and the illegal capture of birds for pet markets are major contributing factors. Bee Hummingbird, the smallest hummingbird in the world!

Cuba 224

Cuba Birds United States 2000 224

10,000 Birds

MAY 31, 2011

So birds like Blue Crane, Black Harrier, Drakensberg Rockjumper, Ground Woodpecker and Southern Bald Ibis were automatically withdrawn. Knysna Woodpecker This endemic woodpecker is very often missed by visiting birders. Unusually quiet for a woodpecker, it has a frustrating habit of always sitting on the other side of the trunk.

South Africa 225

South Africa Africa Parrots Swaziland 225

10,000 Birds

APRIL 16, 2012

Next, came small flocks of Red-fronted Parrots screeching overhead with the odd African Grey thrown in for good measure. The aptly named Fire-bellied Woodpecker drummed above our heads and a Blue Cuckooshrike sang out the loudest as its beautiful song echoed around the forest.

Ghana 172

Ghana Guinea Birds Eagles 172