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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Actually, many birds are able to use smell; the 2006 edition of the classic textbook Ornithology states, “Although they have been underestimated in the past, the olfactory abilities of most birds are comparable to those of some mammals (Mason and Clark 2000). Freeman, 2006, full text available on Internet Archives, [link].

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Combined Beats’ List – September

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US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. Big Egg Marsh. Finca Hamadryas. 09 Jan 2016. Cape May Warbler – Setophaga tigrina. Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. 20 Apr 2016. Cerulean Warbler – Setophaga cerulea. 10 May 2016. Northern Parula – Setophaga americana. 03 Jan 2016. 25 Apr 2016.

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Combined Beats’ List – August

10,000 Birds

US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. Big Egg Marsh. Finca Hamadryas. 09 Jan 2016. Cape May Warbler – Setophaga tigrina. Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. 20 Apr 2016. Cerulean Warbler – Setophaga cerulea. 10 May 2016. Northern Parula – Setophaga americana. 03 Jan 2016. 25 Apr 2016.

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