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As of January 9th 2025 according to the iGoTerra website, there are 18 birders who have added 9,000 or more species of birds to their life lists. An additional 15 birders have added at least 8,000 species of life birds. Note: all known sources of bird species life list data are self-reported. Birders with over 8,000 species include:
Bird Image Species Family Maximum height Details Rüppell's vulture: Gyps rueppellii: Accipitridae: 11,300 metres (37,100 feet). [1] [2] Vultures use their excellent eyesight to scan the landscape below from a relatively static aerial position. Instead of flying over a larger distance, they use elevation to expand their field of vision. [3]
This article lists living orders and families of birds. In total there are about 11,000 species of birds described as of 2024, [1] though one estimate of the real number places it at almost 20,000. [2] The order passerines (perching birds) alone accounts for well over 5,000 species.
The toucans are, due to their unique appearance, among the most popular and well known birds in the world. [12] Across their native range they were hunted for food and also kept as pets, and their plumage and bills were used for decorations. In some places anyone that discovers a nest is deemed its owner and is entitled to sell the birds within.
The average global population of all mature birds is estimated to be on the order of 100 billion individuals. [1] [2] [3] The total population including younglings is somewhat higher during the breeding season of each species. [3] This list is incomplete, because experts have not estimated all bird numbers.
South Carolina is home to a wealth of interesting wildlife, including birds of all kinds. However, with summer long gone and the winter months fast approaching, many might assume that their ...
White Vision, a Second World War homing pigeon awarded the Dickin Medal; William of Orange, a Second World War homing pigeon awarded the Dickin Medal; Winkie, a Second World War homing pigeon awarded the Dickin Medal; Wisdom, a wild female Laysan albatross. She is the oldest confirmed wild bird in the world as well as the oldest banded bird in ...
More than 500 species of birds have been spotted in Arizona. An expert birder shares his top 10 list, including a couple you'll likely only see here.