One of my favorite bird guides often calls me judgmental. But how can I not be judgmental when the world of ornithology is so full of judgment, both positive and negative? Let’s begin with 11 birds that have been weighed by top ornithologists and found worthy.
- Magnificent Riflebird
- Great Cormorant
- Beautiful Nuthatch
- Superb Starling
- Elegant Tern
- Graceful Prinia
- Lovely Cotinga
- Charming Hummingbird
- Splendid Sunbird
- Superb Fruit-Dove
- Marvelous Spatuletail
Photo: Great Cormorant
Kai has lived in Shanghai for 22 years. He only started birding after moving to China, so he is far more familiar with Chinese birds than the ones back in his native Germany. As a birder, he considers himself strictly average and tries to make up for it with photography, which he shares on a separate website. Alas, most of the photos are pretty average as well.
He hopes that few clients of his consulting firm—focused on China’s chemical industry—ever find this blog, as it might raise questions about his professional priorities. Much of his time is spent either editing posts for 10,000 Birds or cleaning the litter boxes of his numerous indoor cats. He occasionally considers writing a piece comparing the two activities.
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