10,000 Birds

APRIL 27, 2023

The Latin species name mcclellandii refers to John McClelland (1805-1875), a British zoologist and geologist who – as you might expect for a British person – in 1835 was sent to north-eastern India to check if tea could be grown there ( source ). In one group, they added a blue egg to their nests.

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Italy Birds China France 188

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2015

I live in the southeast of Europe, for a while lived in the south of Africa and also have extensively birded western and central India. India (1180 / 1171). And it raises a question: if all the birds are having a party over there, am I in the wrong spot? Map by BirdLife International. The Oriental realm. Indonesia (1615 / 1603).

Sri Lanka 257

Sri Lanka Botswana Africa Serbia 257

Reddit Animals

JULY 3, 2023

I did some research and found that it was a yellow footed green pigeon from Maharashtra, India. A few days ago,I was just minding my own business until a pigeon came at my house in the mind blogging 43° C temperature. It caught my attention so I provided it with water and some rice. It was just standing there, staring into the abyss.

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India Research Birds Animal 40

10,000 Birds

MARCH 23, 2014

Big news about a small bird broke earlier this month when bird researchers from several nations announced that the species formerly known as Spotted Wren-Babbler ( Spelaeornis formosus ) — a tiny, secretive bird of montane forests from the eastern Himalayas to southeast China — is not a Spelaeornis wren-babbler at all.

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Family Comoros Asia Birds 269

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2016

And now, researchers from Japan, Germany and Sweden confirmed what I knew all the time, like if I needed them to tell me so. Conservation research tits I did a bit of wind farm surveying, which forced me to spend hours at the same point. They shamelessly commented on the way I moved to the impressions I made and didn’t like me one bit!

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Sweden Research Japan Germany 178

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In contrast, Elliot’s Laughingthrush is a near-endemic in China (it also lives in a few spots in India near the Chinese border) but much easier to see here at Baxi forest than the crossbill. This, as any scientist will tell you, surely requires further research. And additional grant money. A flycatcher at work.

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China Birds Nevada North America 229

Critter News

MAY 31, 2010

The plans by India's Vivo BioTech Ltd. The activists say Malaysia has no regulations on animal research, which could lead to test subjects being abused. Tags: animal research animal laboratories malaysia. That's why he created rats and monkeys. We cannot test on human beings," he told The Associated Press.

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Malaysia Monkeys Animal Research Rats 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2022

If I was an ornithologist aiming for a grant, I would now definitely highlight the need for more research on this topic. The researchers are quite aware of the differences between humans and birds and thus have completely ignored another explanation for this behavior.

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Singapore Mountain Goats Birds Giraffes 147

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2023

They are described as “larger and more powerful than the Common Blackbird of Europe” – I can imagine some Chinese nationalists rejoicing that “my blackbird can beat your blackbird” … According to Wikipedia, the distribution of the Red-billed Leiothrix stretches over India, Bhutan, Nepal, Burma, and parts of Tibet.

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Birds Blackbirds Indonesia Bhutan 197

10,000 Birds

MARCH 27, 2020

An enigmatic line of text emblazoned across the can of this week’s featured beer – the Sherwood Double New England India Pale Ale from Connecticut Valley Brewing Company – implores us to “Rise and Rise Again”. I can’t imagine they were expecting anyone to research the line as much as I now regret doing!

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Connecticut India Lamb Lions 138

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

That’s pretty amazing–Bolivia has more bird species than India! Argentinian Julián Quillén Vidoz, is both a co-author and an illustrator of Birds of Bolivia , and is apparently one of those multi-talented birders, with research (in Bolivia), guiding, and illustration on his resume. Front and Back of the Book and More.

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Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 173

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

However most recent research places them amongst the Panthera. It is accessed through the high altitude (3,500m) city of Leh, capital of Ladakh in Jammu-Kashmir State, north west India. Mammals Blue Sheep Hemis National Park hunting India Ladakh Snow Leopard' All text and photographs are by the author and protected by copyright.

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Snow Leopard Leopards Hunting Sheep 279

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2013

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Europe Florida Spain Serbia 151

10,000 Birds

MARCH 31, 2011

Even better, US college alums should research the test scores their alma maters currently ask for from prospective students; rampant competition at every tier has turned last generation’s safety schools to this year’s reach schools. Be sure to visit every link and let them know how much you admire their style!

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Costa Rica Birds Colorado ALA 169

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2014

Jonathan Elphick and John Fanshawe provided “specialist research” and support.” It includes stunning photographs by Tipling of eagle hunters (as in Kazakhs who hunt with eagles), Stellar Sea Eagles in Hokkaido, Japan, and Black Kites at the dump near New Delhi, India. Cocker focuses on the love-hate relationship we have with raptors.

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Birds Egypt Family Eagles 214

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Originally from India and the vicinity, it is believed that they had already undergone two major expansions – through Asia Minor in the 1600s, and then across Europe in the 1900s – when they first appeared in North America. Get yours today! These Blasts From The Past Mockers Everywhere! Nicole: Glad you liked it!

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Montana 2011 New York Bahamas 135

10,000 Birds

MARCH 30, 2023

Sarah Amherst, Countess Amherst (1762–1838) was a British naturalist and botanist who lived in India. She was responsible for sending the first of these birds to Britain in 1828. She was also the first wife of William Pitt Amherst 1st Earl Amherst of Arracan, Governor-General of Bengal.

China 232

China Research India Zoos 232

10,000 Birds

JUNE 11, 2013

Geladas are the sole survivors of a once abundant branch of primates that historically foraged across the grasslands of Africa, the Mediterranean and India. However recent research has shown that they are in fact not baboons, despite superficial appearances, and they are now just called “Gelada”. Male Gelada in his prime.

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Ethiopia Primates Mammals Fur 160

10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2019

But first, not thinking of proper research, I made no difference between questions, nor were the mentioned destinations really visited or only dreamed about. 6%: Antarctica, Argentina, Indonesia (including the votes for West Papua), India. 6%: Antarctica, Argentina, Indonesia (including the votes for West Papua), India.

Papua New Guinea 214

Papua New Guinea America Costa Rica Sri Lanka 214

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 9, 2023

Apparently, she supported the research of a Romanian team on ectoparasites of birds from Meghalaya (India) – and for her troubles, the team thanked her by naming a species of feather mite newly discovered on Large Niltava after her. Maybe doing ornithological research was just his way of compensation.

China 147

China Hunting Birds illegal 147

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2022

’ Gorman has read and distilled probably every research study ever written about Wrynecks or related to them; my quick count of the citations in the 16-page References section came to 295. and the rural Austrian folk name natterzunge or ‘adder tongue.’ Practically every sentence is documented with these studies.

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Woodpeckers Hungary Thailand 2014 235

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

When one Chinese researcher was very bored, he had a bright idea: Why not publish a paper on the complete mitochondrial genome of the Rhinoceros Hornbill ? for decorating the headgear and house interiors by the local tribals, at least in parts of India ( source ). The Wreathed Hornbill is also listed as Vulnerable.

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Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 127

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2023

It even seems that the pliant researchers indirectly support the fighting (even though it has led to the species being one of the most hunted ones in that province) by developing a quick method to identify the sex of the bird (the males turn out to be somewhat bigger and thus presumably the more coveted fighters). Shame on the researchers.

Eggs 168

Eggs China Birds Mammals 168

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

So, while waiting for evolution to produce new birds for our life lists is inadvisable, we sometimes catch a break and every few years get a new species or two when some genetic research or study of breeding distribution presents enough evidence to split what was once considered a single species into a few new ones.

Ohio 113

Ohio India Hawaii United States 113

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Crested Serpent-eagle is not a vulture, but that does not keep me from mentioning a recent Economist article here, “The sudden demise of Indian vultures killed thousands of people” And while this article is behind a paywall, the original research paper is not.

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Los Angeles Birds Woodpeckers Owls 186

10,000 Birds

MARCH 25, 2024

One proposed explanation by the researchers for this phenomenon is that similar-looking birds reduce their risk of predation, as predators find it more difficult to focus on and isolate a single target. Interested in doing research on the Orange-bellied Leafbird ? melliana but might represent an undescribed subspecies.

Burma 191

Burma Birds Vietnam Laos 191

10,000 Birds

JULY 15, 2021

Further on, the Introduction deals with history of ornithological research in Colombia (including those aforementioned shipments), climate, topographic regions (7, from the Caribbean to white-sand soils), vegetation zones (11, from desert scrub to paramo) and habitats (29, from terra firme forest to ranchland and cultivated areas).

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Colombia South America 2000 Birds 264

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Apparently, the Greater Coucal is associated with some superstitions – in India, seeing one is believed to be auspicious, and in some areas, eating the flesh was regarded to help with illnesses such as tuberculosis. And of course, some Chinese researchers worked on the complete mitochondrial genome of the Greater Coucal.

Woodpeckers 209

Woodpeckers Birds Eggs India 209

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2018

During March, 11 beats shared 122 checklists to accumulate 680 species from 8 countries; USA, Costa Rica, Serbia, India, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Japan. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). The year list has progressed by 127 to reach 1257.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2018

April’s number are below; 11 countries were visited by 9 beats; Australia, USA, UK, India, Serbia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Brazil, New Zealand and Argentina. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). El Centenario Tidal Flats. 01 Jan 2018.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Virginia Rail – Rallus limicola. 03 Feb 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Ridgway’s Rail – Rallus obsoletus. El Centenario Tidal Flats. 01 Jan 2018. Clapper Rail – Rallus crepitans. Pea Island NWR.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The Siberian Rubythroat seems to somewhat lack a proper inbuilt GPS system – while it breeds as far west as the Ural Mountains and winters as far est as Central India, it does not migrate through central Asia in large numbers (even though this would be the shortest way).

Russia 216

Russia Asia Philippines Taiwan 216