10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2023

As the rice paddies near Kota Kinabalu described in an earlier post , Tanjung Aru beach is not really a major birding spot in its own right. 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. Or US$ 8 for the pair below.

Malaysia 251

Malaysia Philippines Parrots Birds 251

Reddit Animals

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Philippines is renowned as one of the world’s hottest biodiversity hotspots. This indicates that the country is home to an exceptional number of endemic plants and wildlife species facing serious threats and exploitation. Sibuyan Island is a stunning paradise and home to a significant portion of Philippine endemism.

Philippines 40

Philippines illegal 2007 Wildlife 40

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Birds of the Indonesian Archipelago covers 1,417 species, 601 endemics, 98 vagrants, 8 introduced and 18 undescribed species. Only one bird species has become extinct (Javan Lapwing), but many others are endangered, with some considered close to extinction (not surprising in an area with species restricted to one or two small islands).

Indonesia 131

Indonesia Brunei Birds Malaysia 131