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2013 AOU North American checklist proposals

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Proposal 2013-A-3 recommends adopting that split on the basis of a 2009 study (I wrote about it back in the day here ). Proposal 2013-A-5 would remove the Hawaiian honeycreepers out of their own subfamily (Drepanidinae) and place them in the subfamily Carduelinae near the rosefinches, which a 2011 study showed to be their closest relatives.

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Fun, Fun, Fun Crossley ID Guide Giveaway

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Why should early adopters be punished for their passion? Many Happy Returns to the Owl Research Institute Ring-billed Gulls Seeking a Handout About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Kelly Rishor Mar 21st, 2011 at 2:54 pm Well.I

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I Remember Elephants

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A different research says, from 2002 to 2011 the known populations of forest elephants declined by 62%. Even worse is the situation with Forest Elephants Loxodonta cyclotis of jungles of Central and West Africa. One may say so. I say they were butchered, face-off.

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ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public.

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By Julie • March 14, 2011 • 18 comments Tweet Share ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public comment on a proposal to hunt sandhill cranes in Kentucky. For my new book, due out in 2012 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, I’ve been researching sandhill crane hunting. Not sure what that is.

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Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

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Each account gives population estimate, population trend, estimated area, endemism level, reasons why the species is threatened, and conservation measures adopted and proposed. These categories include family visits; professional research and professional meetings; educational activities; religious activities; and humanitarian projects.

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Birding By Impression: A Book Review

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Experienced birders can identify birds using GISS; all birders can identify birds if they adopt the BBI approach. Instead, we get references and quotes from Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink , the popular science book that takes bits and pieces from various research projects to make the case that we make choices without consciously thinking.

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Unlikely Healer Walks on Three Paws

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Not consulted about adopting the kitten, nor part of the hours and hours each day spent answering the letters to Henry, the dog initially felt left out and dejected. The National Institutes of Health acknowledges and researches the healing powers that animals exert on humans. Even attendance has increased. are in circulation.

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