10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

There is a wealth of information about these marvelous creatures, given via prose essays, and charts, and tables – it’s all quite user-friendly. Myers, a professional birding guide in “real life,” summarizes the etymology and history of all common bird names (of bird families and groups, not all 10,000-plus species).

Sri Lanka 215

Sri Lanka Malaysia Birds Suriname 215

10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2022

per cent of individuals of a species at a given time” and a vagrant bird as a bird that shows up outside of this range (p. The Family Accounts are also a deeply informational, documented source of information for researchers. They define geographic range as encompassing “something like 99.99

Birds 254

Birds Compassion Eagles Science 254

10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2023

There are 17 different species of them, a few of them endangered, particularly some island endemics. It is listed as Near Threatened – the HBW cites the usual reasons that are just other ways of saying that humans do not care enough for other species, such as forest loss and degradation in its winter range. not their own).

Japan 130

Japan China Guinea Germany 130

10,000 Birds

APRIL 1, 2024

Any place that used to be good for an interesting species last year is likely to have been turned into another construction site this year. I don’t think many other bird species are named after Japanese citizens. Also, there are quite some variations within each species – for details, see here. One, a Ryukyu Minivet.

Chicago 141

Chicago Birds Asia China 141

10,000 Birds

MARCH 25, 2021

Although we do enjoy it immensely, we are not doing it for fun, but to gather information on distribution, habitat choice and density of breeding pairs. European Breeding Bird Atlas 2 presents information on all species reported to breed in the study period (2013 to 2017) and some with more uncertain breeding status.

Europe 263

Europe Breeding Denmark Birds 263

10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2023

Author Rebecca Heisman has crafted a book about bird migration, scientific process, and creativity that’s informative, engaging, and inspiring. Each chapter is written historically, illustrating the sometimes unexpected ways in which ideas percolate and information travels. THIS IMAGE NOT IN THE BOOK. Schulman, 2023.

Science 180

Science Illinois Investigation Research 180

10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2021

Pough “with illustrations in color of every species” by Don Eckelberry, Doubleday, 1946. The National Audubon Society Birds of North America covers all species seen in mainland United States, Canada and Baja California. The press material says it covers over 800 species, so you know I had to do a count.

North America 278

North America America Birds California Condor 278

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2021

There was a time when I thought each bird species had its own individual song. Then I found out that there was this vocalization called a ‘call,’ so I thought each bird species had its own individual song (but just the males) and individual call. Bird communication is a complex and evolving science. How do they know?

North America 278

North America Research Birds Groups 278

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

There’s no information as to when these European colonies died out, but we do know that it was a long time ago. They were my target species, and I remember being delighted in not only seeing them well, but finding feeding flocks that were remarkably unconcerned about being watched.

Morocco 213

Morocco Austria Algeria Germany 213

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2019

During the decade, I submitted 1,219 checklists and observed 555 bird species, all in the U.S. Because eBird has so much data that can be organized and displayed in so many ways, it is easy to find fascinating information. After an initial period when all species are new, the lifers begin to follow a pattern. and Canada.

Puerto Rico 143

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Michigan Washington 143

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

As a result, the bird has a long history with the Endangered Species Act. If it was not, there would be no listing, as the overall species was not in peril. If it was not, there would be no listing, as the overall species was not in peril. FWS released a 5-year review of the species in 2010.

California 171

California District of Columbia Los Angeles San Diego 171

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

Osborn, a passionate field biologist who participates to the core of her being three re-introduction projects aimed at saving three very different, endangered species: Peregrine Falcon, Hawaiian Crow (‘Alala)*, and California Condor. Sophie Osborn’s stories are personal and inspiring, but this is more than a personal memoir.

California Condor 168

California Condor Falcons California Birds 168

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Yesterday, Audubon released a report years in the making, entitled, “ Survival by Degrees: 389 Species on the Brink. The data and modeling are complex, but the story these numbers tell us simple: Audubon scientists used over 140 million data points to analyze which North American bird species would be most affected by climate change.

Science 115

Science Florida Fox Protection 115

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

It feels good to start a post with some truly attractive birds – such as two species of broadbills. Strangely, there do not seem to be many papers on this species. In one paper , you can find fascinating sentences such as “The new species is most similar to D. My cats refuse to even try Fiery Minivets.

Birds 201

Birds Sri Lanka Taiwan Cats 201

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

The more data about bird migration we gather from professional and citizen science efforts, the more each one of us can learn about the comings and goings of our favorite species. But information wants to be free, so it reaches out to us through a variety of channels. Fun, right? The Aircraft Bird Strikes reference.

North America 166

North America America Science Birds 166

10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2014

A study in the journal Biological Invasions used Project FeederWatch information to determine that populations of the above-named birds increased (although the Hairies and Downies initially decreased) in areas of heavy EAB infestation. … Here at 10,000 Birds 20 July – 26 July is Invasive Species Week.

Woodpeckers 273

Woodpeckers Illinois Science Chicago 273

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Birkhead, the experienced storyteller who is also Emeritus Professor at the School of Biosciences, The University of Sheffield, author of multiple scientific articles as well as books of popular science, knows how to make it readable and fun. Colonialism and appropriation of knowledge is discussed in Chapter 6, The New World of Science.

Dissection 208

Dissection Birds Research Europe 208

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2024

He has written and co-written over 400 scientific papers on brood parasitism, Common Cuckoos, egg rejection and other nesting behaviors, and fairy wren learning in addition to T he Book of Eggs: A Life-Size Guide to the Eggs of Six Hundred of the World’s Bird Species (Univ. Mark Hauber is currently (just appointed!)

Chicago 170

Chicago Barn Owls Penguins New Zealand 170

10,000 Birds

JUNE 13, 2022

Quite likely, these birds are also the inspiration for Australian science communicator Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki. Honeyeaters are a large bird family (190 species) with a strong presence in Australia. The Common Myna is an aggressive invasive species. Thanks to Clare for introducing me to him. ” (HBW).

Australia 186

Australia Birds Feral Cats Kangaroos 186

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2023

Jennifer Ackerman points out in the introduction to What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds , that we don’t know much, but that very soon we may know a lot more. What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds is a joyous, fascinating read.

Owls 199

Owls Science Barn Owls Penguins 199

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2017

But does the value of a particular trip come from the number of birds seen, viewing a particular species, seeing an endangered species, catching a glimpse of a rarity, adding a lifer, or something else? We then worked with eBird personnel (Steve Kelling and others) to analyze the data while protecting confidential information.

Oregon 169

Oregon Washington Birds Chad 169

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2022

It is not particularly big but has a reported 430 bird species including migrants, though during my short stay it seems I missed most of the key attractions among them. Great White Pelican is not just the name of a non-existent glam-rock band but also of a bird species. Pel’s Fishing Owl, where were you?

South Africa 147

South Africa Africa Birds Research 147

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

The book is divided into three parts: “Introduction,” “Avifaunal Overview,” and “Species Accounts.” Most birders will go straight to the “Species Accounts.” It’s important to note that the 301 species selected for this section are those of historical and current importance to the core study area, the northwest Bronx.

New York City 145

New York City New York Birds Breeding 145

10,000 Birds

JUNE 25, 2018

Of all the ways people choose to pass their time, few recreational activities are as tightly bound to science as birding. When we separate sport from science, opportunity for enjoyment increases immeasurably. How can we lump for birding purposes those species that may currently be deemed distinct species?

Birds 111

Birds Science Collecting Woodpeckers 111

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2019

It’s a matter of personal preference: neither does every reader like, say, science fiction, or the writing of Henry James, or romance novels. The wealth and depth of information about birds and birding, and the intertwining of birds into each plot, makes them irresistible. There’s no accounting for taste.

Humane 126

Humane 2018 Laws Science 126

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

That’s pretty amazing–Bolivia has more bird species than India! The source of this ranking, BirdLife International, lists Bolivia as currently having 1,439 bird species, including 18 breeding endemics. The guide covers 1,433 species, the number of birds documented at the end of 2014, the cutoff point for the book.

Bolivia 167

Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 167

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Developed in the post-frontier era, the NAMWC helped put a stop to wanton wildlife destruction in an era where many species were being hunted and trapped ruthlessly to the brink of extinction. Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and similar acts in Canada.

Wildlife 231

Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 231

10,000 Birds

APRIL 4, 2014

The many eyes on this particular citizen-science prize have also yeilded other results as well. Right now, the new information is coming so thick and fast that all I can do is stand amazed. Over the next few weeks I’ll be trying to sort out how to turn this all into both data and narrative. Birds nests Ospreys web cams'

Eggs 165

Eggs 2011 Science Falcons 165

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 28, 2017

The World’s biggest citizen science wildlife count takes place this weekend. Very little effort is involved and the birds are likely to be familiar garden species, easily recognised. The information is invaluable to conservation bodies which can use it to spot problems and plan solutions. How easy is that?

Birds 100

Birds Wildlife Science Protection 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 12, 2020

Others might require a life list or the ability to identify a specific number of species, or some other criteria. That information includes the print run for the most recent issue and the “paid distribution.” Rankings on Amazon provide information relative to other books, but do not provide a basis to infer how many copies are sold.)

2016 257

2016 North America 2020 2019 257

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2019

Written in a friendly, inclusive style quietly grounded in science, How to Know the Birds is an excellent addition to the growing list of birding essay books by talented birder/writers like Pete Dunne and Kenn Kaufman.

Birds 114

Birds North America Breeding America 114

10,000 Birds

MAY 5, 2015

Birding by Impression is a conscious, deliberate method of identifying and recognizing birds based on the study and evaluation of “distinctive structural features and behavioral movements” and comparison with nearby and similar species. It is not a field guide, though it offers a wealth of information about field identification.

Birds 168

Birds New Jersey Science Groups 168

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Here are some things I’ve learned from the Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean by Scott Weidensaul: The Burrowing Owl is the only North American owl species where the male is larger than the female, albeit, only slightly larger. The 39 owls include five endemic Caribbean species.

North America 213

North America Owls America Dominican Republic 213

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The last Eskimo Curlew known to science was shot on Barbados in 1963. Conservation organizations continue to work toward some compromise that will reduce pressures on declining species. Hat-tip to Donna Schulman for the information about Machi. Shorebird hunting within these areas continues to be unregulated to the present time.

Hunters 229

Hunters Barbados South Carolina Hunting 229

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2018

Having never birded in Mexico at all I was initially concerned about identifying the myriad species that can be seen. But rather than just use field guides for visual field marks and xeno-canto for sounds I have discovered a fun way to help me prepare that also contributes to citizen science in a small but noticeable way.

Mexico 104

Mexico Belize Honduras Science 104

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2016

All species are from the ABA area, and all groups must meet at least one of these criteria: (1) the group “represented a good opportunity to build core birding skills,” (2) the authors thought it was a group that needed “a refreshed treatment,” (3) the authors were intrigued by the group and wanted to present it using their unique format.

Birds 189

Birds Groups 2015 North America 189

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 9, 2011

It is a fascinating book that teaches while it entertains, that offers research-informed arguments for bird protection and conservation in the guise of vibrant design. It is pretty amazing how much information Mike Unwin compresses into the book’s 144 pages. We are a BirdLife Species Champion!) Intriguing, isn’t it?

Albatross 191

Albatross Birds Campaign Protection 191