10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

More than 150 bird species are known to have become extinct over the past 500 years, and many more are estimated to have been driven to extinction before they became known to science. Habitat destruction, hunting and disturbance are further factors affecting the population.

Endangered Species 199

Endangered Species Species Morocco South Africa 199

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2014

We worship birds, we hunt birds, we protect birds, and, yes, we eat birds. It includes stunning photographs by Tipling of eagle hunters (as in Kazakhs who hunt with eagles), Stellar Sea Eagles in Hokkaido, Japan, and Black Kites at the dump near New Delhi, India. As they say, the relationship is complicated.

Egypt 223

Egypt Birds Albania Eagles 223

10,000 Birds

APRIL 10, 2012

Finally the most northern population ranges are found in coastal forests of northern Tanzania and Kenya. This image was taken in Nairobi National Park, Kenya. He discovered numerous new species for science including this barbet and was the first person to confirm the existence of both Gorillas and Pygmies.

Ethiopia 239

Ethiopia Tanzania Uganda Africa 239