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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.
The goal of the project was to produce an illustrated guide to all of the birds of the world; its first iteration was in the 17-volume Handbook of the Birds of the World, published by Lynx Edicions over the course of 22 years, from 1992 to 2014.
eBird is an online database of bird observations providing scientists, researchers and amateur naturalists with real-time data about bird distribution and abundance.Originally restricted to sightings from the Western Hemisphere, the project expanded to include New Zealand in 2008, [1] and again expanded to cover the whole world in June 2010.
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.
A bird atlas is an ornithological work that attempts to provide information on the distribution, abundance, long-term change as well as seasonal patterns of bird occurrence and make extensive use of maps. They often involve a large numbers of volunteers to cover a wide geographic area and the methods used are standardized so that the studies ...
the 10th-most sighted bird, the blue jay with a 21,799 count is known for its striking blue plumage and distinctive crests, Blue jays are intelligent and vocal birds. Their adaptability allows ...
BirdTrack allows birdwatchers to record the names and numbers of birds seen in a specified location anywhere in the world. [5] It acts as a log for those wishing to maintain lists of their own sightings, [ 3 ] [ 2 ] but also feeds data into various scientific surveys, [ 2 ] is used for research and conservation purposes, [ 3 ] and generates ...
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