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Birding Ruili, Yunnan

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For example, one paper states that in Sri Lanka’s cloud forest, only about 3% of all trees have suitable cavities. Recognizing its value for eco-tourism and biogeographical research, it is essential to conserve this magnificent bird. Some research topics seem a bit bizarre to me.

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15 expat-friendly countries for a birder to move to

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I am thinking of a relatively stable/prosperous bird-paradise where one may be able to find a job in ecotourism or wildlife research… or, to begin with, as a resident environmental scientist / nature blogger in some wildlife lodge? Sri Lanka (375 / 436). Taking as a rule, the higher figure is more accurate. The Neotropics.

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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

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Fortunately for the honor of the species, the researchers found that kleptoparasitism was practiced at a low rate (4% of observations) while much more often, drongos captured insects disturbed by other species (41% of observations). The associated bird species seek out drongos, apparently relying upon them heavily for protection.

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Where America dreams of/goes birding?

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But first, not thinking of proper research, I made no difference between questions, nor were the mentioned destinations really visited or only dreamed about. A lot more needs to be done to protect and sustainably utilise that biodiversity, although with the Brazil’s current president, it seems highly unlikely.