10,000 Birds

APRIL 26, 2024

The first birds return from their wintering grounds in Madagascar in mid April, so the birds we saw had only just arrived. They are very late breeders, as they feed their young on autumn migrants which they generally intercept out to sea. So too do Woodchat Shrikes, while Red-backed are only occasional breeders.

Cyprus 213

Cyprus Breeders Falcons Italy 213

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

But it also occurs in the Indian Ocean, from Aldabra near Madagascar to Western Australia. Another difference is that the Christmas Shearwater is a surface breeder whereas the Wedgie breeds in burrows. I’ll do a post on this special little shearwater later on.

Albatross 169

Albatross Madagascar Breeders Mexico 169

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

Its range also extends to nearby Madagascar. The African Openbill also has a similar Africa-wide distribution (barring most of South and North Africa) as the previous four species and partakes long distance movements (usually triggered by rainfall) through the continent and to Madagascar.

Africa 238

Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 238

10,000 Birds

JUNE 24, 2024

The species is a cooperative breeder – birds other than the parents help feed the chicks. ” The White-crested Laughingthrush looks a bit too posh to me – I would probably feel a bit uncomfortable having it around me all the time. It would probably insist on drinking wine instead of beer and frown whenever I order a pizza.

Vietnam 212

Vietnam Birds Woodpeckers Bangladesh 212