10,000 Birds

MAY 11, 2013

Such is the case with the Pink-headed Duck , Rhodonessa caryophyllacea , a native of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. No, this is a bird that, in the male breeding plumage, shows off a robust pinkness of head that is all the more vivid in contrast with the bird’s dark body. Is it extinct? The debate has raged since the 1950s.

Myanmar 227

Myanmar Bangladesh Ducks Wisconsin 227

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Apparently, when breeding, the two parents divide incubation duties, with one bird taking over the daytime duties and another one the nighttime. At between 4 pm and 6 pm, to be exact. Of course, many people still know exactly what they did when this happened. A kingfisher with a somewhat deficient work ethic, I guess. Or speluncaphobia?

Birds 246

Birds Elephants Eagles Rhinoceros 246

10,000 Birds

JUNE 24, 2024

Research required to determine its feeding ecology and breeding biology.” ” “Breeding Mar–Jun. ” And why not. The HBW entry is basically a list of things not known about the bird: “Poorly known. ” “Habits not well known.” No other information.” Finally, the Orange-necked Partridge.

Vietnam 246

Vietnam Birds Woodpeckers Bangladesh 246

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Hopefully, the winter time in Shanghai gives the Black-faced Buntings some time to relax from the challenges of the breeding season. One Japanese study found that it arrives at its breeding grounds earlier than in the past, most likely due to increased spring temperatures. No wonder no species are named after me.

Eggs 259

Eggs Birds Bangladesh China 259