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Curious Life Of Maleo Birds

A photo of Maleo bird digging pits on sand to lay eggs.

Maleo Birds of Sulawesi, Indonesia  Birds lay eggs and brood over them until they hatch. That is a common fact. However, Maleo, an endemic bird to Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island, is a startling exception to this rule. Instead, they bury their eggs in the sand and abandon them. The facts about this megapode are perplexing. Years […]

Rare Bird of Sumatra

Beautiful Image of a male Schneiders Pitta

Our expedition to see Schneider’s Pitta was an adventure of a lifetime. The bird, once considered extinct, can only be seen in Kerinchi National Park on Sumatra Island, Indonesia. Mount Kerinchi, an active volcano, loomed in the distance, spewing sulphur fumes into the air as we made our way down the winding road towards our […]