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The Domestic Turkey and the First Thanksgiving

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et al 2001. Thus, the cattle we raise for meat and dairy are sometimes called Bos taurus while the extinct wild form is always called Bos primigenius. Of Plymouth Plantation. Crawford, R.D. Introduction to Europe and Diffusion of Domesticated Turkeys from the America. 41 (extra) 307–314. 11(4):643–57.

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The Birds of Trinidad and Tobago: Two Guides, One Book Review

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Martyn Kenefick is a British-born ornithologist and bird guide who has lived in Trinidad since 1999; he has been secretary of the Trinidad and Tobago Rare Birds Committee since 2001, overlapping with ffrench’s tenure on the committee.

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Jochen’s 2014 Year List

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Feral Pigeon Columba livia f. Moustached Warbler Acrocephalus melanopogon : Parc Ornithologique Pont de Gau, Provence, France, 2 Jan - first since 2001. Mediterranean Gull Ichthyaetus melanocephalus : Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Provence, France, 2 Jan. Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis : Camargue, Provence, France, 1 Jan.

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