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A Strategic Arms Race Among Birds

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This map shows the association in space: On considering the possible relationships between these strategies, the authors then develop the following three hypotheses: (i) Brood parasites might selectively target cooperative breeders to maximize the care of their offspring. (ii) Photo of a Fairy Wren from HERE. Feeney, W. Somveille, M.,

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Flock to Marion

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A family motel and passion for responsible ecotourism brought her home to the Oregon Coast where she and her husband, Erik, adventure and record a podcast ( Hannah and Erik Go Birding ), created in an effort to inspire others to get out and bird. The marine protected area status was designated in 2013.

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The Crossley ID Guide: Britain & Ireland — A Review of the Book

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I find the Crossley Guides, Eastern Birds and Raptors (fall 2013), very useful when I’m looking for new or unfamiliar birds (Linnet!), The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) has documented 596 bird species in the wild as at 1 January 2013; 265 are listed as Accidental, 59 as Scarce Visitor, and 2 as Extinct. flexibound, 304 pp.

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Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City–A Book Review

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The first three sections are brief, presenting a summary of the bird’s current NYC status (migrant, resident, breeder, vagrant, etc.), Clearly, members of the birding community and their families–thanked in the opening Acknowledgments section–played a strong role in getting this project done. . Eaton, and John Kuerzi.