Trivia: Where can you find the greatest variety of birds? There are over 10,000 species of birds in the world. The variety of bird life in South America is almost twice that of tropical Africa. Australia (and surrounding islands), Colombia, Bolivia and Peru have the greatest variety of habitat with a bird list of over 1700 species each - twice as many as the United States and Canada combined where about 925 different bird species have been recorded. Bird Watching is quite possibly America's #1 hobby. Each year, more than 60 million people in this country will grab their field book and strap on their binoculars to do a bit of bird watching. Bird watching, or simply birding as it is commonly known, is an activity that is considered a sport by many. Bird watching is now the single most practiced hobby on the North American continent. Whether your love of birds takes you into your backyard or out into the field, a comprehensive birding field guide is a must-have for any bird watching outing. California birding facts: California boasts 595 species in 54 families. 103 of the 246 species endemic to North America are represented in California. There are 2 state endemics (particular to a specific location) and 2 USA endemics.
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