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Mitochondrial mysteries and splitting-lumping Yellow-rumped Warblers

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The Yellow-rumped Warbler ( Setophaga coronata ) complex is one of the most abundant and widespread representatives of the New World warbler family in North America, present in many parts of the United States even through the winter months, when the birds feed on small fruits and other foods, including sap. 2011; Milá et al.

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Animal Ethics

Rather than adopt stringent United States animal care standards, which Ringling Bros. fully supports, officials in Mexico City unnecessarily banned circuses with animals. In the United States, 10 million fans a year see a Ringling Bros. Despite the claims made in the letter, circuses like Ringling Bros.

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Adventures of a Louisiana Birder: One Year, Two Wings, Three Hundred Species–A Book Review

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A little more than halfway through 2014, a year Marybeth had decided would be devoted to finishing in the top fifty eBirders in Louisiana AND Alabama, there is a terrible accident and time must be put aside for Lynn’s healing and recovery. ’ “Is this going to be a collection of essays?” ” I wondered.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ Worry Under the Big Top as Mexico City Moves to Ban Circus Animals ” (news article, June 15): Mexico City joins the growing list of cities that have banned the exploitation of animals in circuses. Why is the United States lagging so far behind? June 16, 2014'

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Peterson Reference Guide to Sparrows of North America: A Review by a Sparrow Fan

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Peterson Reference Guide to Sparrows of North America covers 61 species of the New World sparrow family Passerellidae that breed in Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. Mexico border. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 77 (2014) 177–182. They’re all birds of North America! by Rick Wright.

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National Audubon Society Birds of North America: A Guide Review

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The New York Times obituary cited the series (and Steiner’s other books, but it was the series that made money) as reshaping the publishing industry in the United States.**. The National Audubon Society Birds of North America covers all species seen in mainland United States, Canada and Baja California.

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Rare Birds of North America: A Book Review

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Any doubt I had about the need for a book about rare birds in the United States And Canada were wiped out on a Sunday evening in early February with two birding friends. First, what is a rare bird? He has led birding tours for many years and is a research associate at Point Blue Conservation Science. by Steve N. 2 line illus.