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.

Malaysia 261

Malaysia Philippines Parrots Birds 261

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

These species include the Pacific Swallow … … as well as several pigeons: the Green Imperial Pigeon … … the Pink-necked Green Pigeon … … and the Zebra Dove (even though that one looks remarkably cute for a pigeon).

Birds 238

Birds Sri Lanka Taiwan Cats 238

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 21, 2023

Continuing with the topic of singing, apparently, Zebra Doves are highly valued for their singing, particularly in parts of Southern Thailand. The importance of the Zebra Doves ‘ singing is also implied in the Javanese language – apparently, “Zebra Dove” is a Javanese metaphor for a particular vocal type ( source ).

Zebras 229

Zebras Thailand Philippines Birds 229

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 3, 2017

However, there have been vagrant Grey-headed lapwings that have been observed in Russia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia. The first record in Australia, initially observed by Karen and Brett Davis, was in the small township of Burren Burren in northern New South Wales on 19th June 2006.

Australia 104

Australia 2006 Japan Cambodia 104