10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2023

That is mainly the Philippines, as indicated by the species name lucionensis (Luzon is the Philippines’ biggest island). A paper by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines argues that trapping the parrot is essentially a way of wasting money. But it would take many years.

Malaysia 260

Malaysia Philippines Parrots Birds 260

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 21, 2023

The latter paper makes me glad not to be involved in ornithological research, as it casually mentions that “Munias proved difficult to maintain in captivity, would not eat, and generally died within a day or two.” Apparently, the Malaysian Pied Fantail has only recently been split from the Philippine Pied Fantail.

Zebras 225

Zebras Thailand Philippines Birds 225

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2015

Picidae, Woodpecker, is one of those charismatic bird families that everybody gets excited about. Unless the woodpecker is drumming a hole into your garage, and then, well, it’s a different kind of excitement.) Woodpeckers of the World: A Photographic Guide is the first major guide to family Picidae in 20 years.

Woodpeckers 258

Woodpeckers 2002 Europe Research 258