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Parrot, Parrot, Parrakeet, Hummingbird

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In Australia, ornithologists have finally gotten their hands on a Night Parrot , the first such capture in more than 100 years. By tagging the Parrot and monitoring the area with remote cameras, scientists hope to learn more about this species and how to keep it safe. The bird is so rare and elusive that it was thought to be extinct.

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Scope? To Bring or Not to Bring on a Birding Trip to Costa Rica

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All of a sudden, you have a superpower where you can scan and find more birds, where warblers become identifiable, veritable jewels, where you feel transported closer to the bird. Scoped views of parrots are a gift. This is a Red-lored Parrot from northern Costa Rica. This one is a Lesser Violetear from Costa Rica.

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This Week in Bird(ing) News: Orange Is the New Beak, and a Dead Parrot (No Joke!)

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The last-of-its-kind bird that may have inspired the animated movie Rio is an ex-parrot. The first bird feathers may have been for showiness more than transportation. Climate change may be affecting nesting habits in Alaska’s tundra. Feel free to weigh in, up-over Clare!).

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The Wonderfulness of Local Field Guides: Reviews of ABA Field Guide to Birds of Maine & Birding Guide to the Greater Pasadena Area

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©22 Pasadena Audubon, “Parrot Roosts in the Greater Pasadena Area” The profiles start with an overall summary of the area–location, agency administrator is there is one, types of habitat, notable water bodies and recreation facilities. (And So many parks, canyons, mountain trails; so little time.

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Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and Lower Peirce Reservoir-Singapore

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We were then able to walk down Upper Thomson Road and get public transport back to our hotel. About halfway between Marymount Road and Upper Thomson Road we had the pleasure of sitting and observing Blue-crowned Hanging Parrots. Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot. Sign for Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.

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Birding Acapulco

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These goods, purchased with Mexican silver, would then be transported overland through Mexico City, and shipped from Veracruz to Spain. As if the Chachalaca and Magpie-Jay noises weren’t enough, there were also many pairs of White-fronted Parrots screeching as they flew overhead, though I never managed a photo of those.

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Familiar Faces in Guyana

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Mealy Parrots made their presence known, and we were treated with excellent views of Blue-headed Parrot that flew into a tree we were already examining. Familiar, but beautiful regardless: Blue-headed Parrot Another small parrot species landed on a tree in the distance. Meanwhile, the forest edge was awash with birds.

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