10,000 Birds

JUNE 21, 2019

The Philippine Eagle has a kind face. I couldn’t help thinking this–me, the anthropomorphism hater– as I watched a pair of Philippine Eagles tend their nest, raise a chick, and tear monkeys apart in Bird of Prey: The Story of the Rarest Eagle on Earth , a well-crafted, beautifully filmed documentary with a mission.

Eagles 203

Eagles Philippines Eggs Monkeys 203

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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.

Sri Lanka 219

Sri Lanka Taiwan Birds Cats 219

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The archipelago consists of 17,000 islands stretching out over 2500 miles along the Equator with a varied history of avian research and study, most on the under- or not-studied side. So, this is no ordinary bird guide. Where is the Indonesian Archipelago? The maps on the inside front and back covers help a lot.

Indonesia 129

Indonesia Brunei Malaysia Papua New Guinea 129

10,000 Birds

JUNE 24, 2024

Surprisingly, the chance of a nest being robbed is greater in the forest interior than close to the road, as three of the four predator species listed above (all except the magpie) prefer hunting there. Unfortunately, this woodpecker seems to be even less researched than the previous one. ” “Habits not well known.”

Vietnam 221

Vietnam Birds Woodpeckers Bangladesh 221

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2014

We worship birds, we hunt birds, we protect birds, and, yes, we eat birds. Jonathan Elphick and John Fanshawe provided “specialist research” and support.” and also Modern Iraq, Egypt, Albania, Mexico, Poland and the Philippines. As they say, the relationship is complicated. So, I just sit here, amazed at this book.

Egypt 218

Egypt Birds Albania Eagles 218