Off Oman’s coast, a seasonal explosion of life transforms the reefs into a feeding and breeding frenzy. Nutrient-rich waters fuel a plankton boom, drawing ocean travelers like endangered Hawksbill Turtles(Eretmochelys imbricata) nesting seabirds, and the mighty Whale Shark(Rhincodon typus). Over 500 of these gentle giants, from 9-foot juveniles to 37-ton behemoths, gather to gorge on plankton. Meanwhile, the reef teems with tropical fish, dancing shrimp, and hunting mackerel, all seizing the seasonal bounty. But as the monsoon fades, the cold, nutrient-rich waters retreat, and the reef returns to its tranquil … Continue
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Integrative taxonomy – which involves using multiple independent datasets, such as morphology (plumage and biometrics), vocalizations, other behaviors, DNA, and ecology to assess … Continue
Birds Of The World is the world’s leading academic digital platform featuring bird life histories and data resources for every bird in the world. This global ornithological resource drives scientific research, education and biodiversity conservation around the world.
SPECIAL GUEST FERNANDO MEDRANO MARTINEZ is deputy director of the Chilean NGO Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile, or ROC (a Chilean network of bird watchers and nature lovers) and South American … Continue
Birds Of The World is the world’s leading scholarly ornithological platform featuring bird life histories and data resources for every bird in the world. This global ornithological resource drives scientific research, education and biodiversity conservation around the world.
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At the onset of winter, millions of birds from northern latitudes as far away as the Arctic representing the Central Asian Flyway start to arrive in the tropical climes of the Indian subcontinent. Migrating several … Continue