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The stunning Steller’s Sea-Eagle is one of the top birds I have always wanted to see. The Steller’s is the largest eagle by weight, weighing five to ten kg (11 to 20 pounds). The difference is because females are much Read more…
The Shoebill is a strange-looking bird with a huge bill that some people say resembles a shoe. It looks to me like the wooden shoes that Dutch people wore a hundred years ago. Whatever the similarities, the bill is massive Read more…
Countries with the most Threatened Bird Species I have checked several sources for this data, and each of them had a different answer. Avibase listed a much larger number of endangered species than other sources. My numbers come from the Read more…
My Survey I checked several sources to find a list of the countries with the most endemic birds. I checked Wikipedia, individual country lists, Clements’ checklist, IOC checklist, Avibase, and a general Google search. Every one of them gave me Read more…
Do you know which countries have the most bird species? The top 30
What is a Skua? A skua is a large predatory sea bird. They look similar to a large gull but are mostly dark-coloured, mostly grey or brown. In some countries, they are called Jaegers instead of Skua. Jaeger is the Read more…
The Gentoo Penguin is a medium-sized penguin, although it is the largest species in the medium-sized group at 90 cm (35 inches) They can be identified by the white spot on its head. Actually, what appears to be a white Read more…
The Magellanic Penguin is a medium-sized penguin at 76 cm (30 inches) tall. It is one of four species of banded penguins, which refers to the black stripe across the chest and down the sides. They are easy to identify Read more…
Muriwai Beach There are few places to observe a gannet colony without going to some remote island or paying a lot of money for a tour guide. The Australasian Gannet colony at Muriwai Beach in northern New Zealand is one Read more…
Snow Buntings are the first of the summer birds to arrive in the north. Although it is still minus 20 degrees C (-4 F) at night and a little below freezing during the day, the Snow Buntings arrive in mid-March in Read more…
Can you imagine seeing 1000 huge white swans? I have been waiting more than a month for the Trumpeter Swan migration to begin. At the end of March, Trumpeter Swans start arriving in the Yukon in small numbers. By early Read more…
See the Willow Ptarmigan change colour in Spring and Fall. Where to find the Willow Ptarmigan The Willow Ptarmigan is a hardy bird that lives in the mountains of Alaska, northwest British Columbia, Canada’s northern territories, around Hudson Bay, Newfoundland, Read more…
A large, predatory Arctic Gull. One of the largest Gulls The Glaucous Gull is one of the largest of the more than 50 different species of gulls around the world. They breed on the Arctic coast. They are circumpolar and Read more…
The beautiful American Golden Plover that migraters to Argentina A few years ago, I made a trip to the Arctic coast of Canada. I hoped to photograph several birds and mammals I had wanted to see for many years. In addition Read more…
Travelling around Australia is like walking in an aviary. Parrots are common all across the southern half of our planet. It is real treat for people from northern countries to see these gorgeous and colourful birds flying free in their natural habitat. Previously, Read more…
What is an Ibis The Ibis is a family of birds with the scientific name of Threskiornithidae. They have a beautiful body, long legs, a strange-looking, long, downward-curved bill together with a bald, ugly head, this makes them a bit of a freak Read more…
Purple Martins could use your help with a housing shortage. The Purple Martin is a bird in the swallow family, although it differs slightly from your average swallow. They are the largest member of the family, with an average length Read more…
Penguins are adorable! At least the New Zealand penguins are. I have yet to see the tall ones in Antarctica. I have always wanted to see penguins in the wild (zoos and aquariums don’t count). So last winter (Canadian winter, Read more…
Where to find the smallest bird in the world The smallest bird in the world is the Bee Hummingbird (called Colibri Zunzuncito in Spanish). This tiny bird weighs from 1.6 to 2 grams. That is less than the weight of Read more…
The Sharp-tailed Grouse The Sharp-tailed Grouse is one of nine species of grouse in North America. This includes two called “Prairie Chickens”, but they are the same as grouse. It does not include Quail, Bobwhite, Partridge, Chukar or Ptarmigan, all Read more…
The Caracara is a strange bird that seems like a cross between a hawk and a vulture. Taxonomically, it is a member of the falcon family but is unlike any other falcon. Falcons are very fast-moving birds who prey primarily Read more…
The Stealth Bomber of Birds The Magnificent Frigatebird took me by surprise when I first saw one. It is huge and black, and the shape made me think of a stealth bomber aircraft. It has long wings with a bend Read more…
Hawaii is sometimes called the endangered species capital of the world. Of the 65 endemic birds, only two are not extinct or in danger of extinction. Twenty-three are extinct. Five have not been seen in years and are probably extinct Read more…
Australia’s Majestic Raptor Birdtripper profile – The Wedge-tailed Eagle Periodically, Birdtripper will feature one of the world’s most amazing birds. This time we profile the majestic, impressive Wedge-tailed Eagle. You can identify them in flight by the wedge shape of Read more…
The Collared Forest-falcon is unlike the many other falcons that I have seen. Description Quite large for a falcon, being 46 to 58 cm in length with a wingspan of 72 to 86 cm. They are very dark on the Read more…
Desert Birds Where do you think is an excellent place to look for birds? Most people would say in the forest or open fields or wetlands. Not too many people would suggest looking for birds in the desert. Check out Read more…
Meow! I’m a bird. Listen to the Gray Catbird call. The Gray Catbird is a member of the Mimidae family, which are birds that mimic other sounds. The Gray Catbird makes many calls, one of which sounds like a cat. Read more…
Bowerbirds are unique. The male Bowerbird builds a structure on the ground called a bower. A lot of work goes into creating these structures, as you can see in the photos. Colourful objects decorate the bower after completion. These could Read more…
The Black-bellied Whistling-duck is the only duck I have ever seen that will land on a power cable. Power cables are used by sparrows, starlings, doves and many other little birds, but it is not usually a place where you Read more…
Updated 29 Jan 2023 Many Arctic birds are large white birds such as geese and swans but include smaller and different coloured sandpipers and other birds. Where is the best place to see to view these magnificent Arctic birds? The most Read more…
Are you a birder? Then you should know the meaning of these Birding Terminology words. Aplomado – a Spanish word for plumbeous (see plumbeous) Ashy – a pale grey colour Bay – a shade of brown Berylline – a light Read more…
Updated 29 Jan 2023 If you think birdwatchers are a small group of eccentric people who have little or no effect on the economy – guess again. Birding in the USA In the United States, birding is a multi-billion dollar Read more…
Point Pelee National Park is the warbler capital of Canada. The second week of May is the time to go. The park opens at 5 a.m. for birders during the migration. Here is a list of the warblers that you Read more…
Information for birding Manu NP Park is now on Birdtripper. Birding Manu National Park Accommodations in Manu National Park Tour companies in Manu National Park
Birdtripper’s list of the top 100 birding hotspots of the world is now available. Unlike other lists of hotspots, you can change this one. You can vote for your favourite hotspot to move it up the list. You can also Read more…
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