we were to spend three days. the world population is probably now around 4,000 birds. by playing in the more controlled environment of simulated and minor league games, he enjoyed far more flexibility than in grapefruit league games; he could prepare at his own pace, batting – even leading off – in every inning or skipping at-bats, all while having a choice as to whether to play in the field or not from inning to inning. they are often found in large, sometimes mixed flocks of up to 20 birds. 