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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 ). New World populations of the widely distributed Sandwich Tern ( Thalasseus sandvicensis ) are treated by some authorities (including the British Ornithologists’ Union) as a distinct species: Cabot’s Tern ( T.

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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. The book does not include House Sparrow, an Old World sparrow that belongs to a completely different bird family. Rick Wright agrees.

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Rescue Spotlight: Crest Care

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They do wonderful work finding homes for this special breed. If you aren’t familiar with the breed, most of the “Ugliest Dogs in the World&# have been hairless Chinese Cresteds. As their name suggests, they are a rescue group that is devoted to Chinese Crested dogs. We are involved in Crest-Care , Inc.

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Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, Second Edition: A Field Guide Review

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The Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, Second Edition covers 807 species in the United States and Canada (like most field guides labelled ‘North America, it doesn’t include Mexico and Central America). Family groups are briefly introduced with descriptions of their shared characteristics.

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The Case for Adding the U.S. Territories in the Caribbean to the ABA Area

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Both Puerto Rico and the USVI have active birding communities that are currently excluded from full membership in the ABA family. All Americans Should be Full Members of the ABA Family. Adding Puerto Rico and the USVI would largely achieve the goal of bringing all Americans into full membership of the ABA family.

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Orange-headed Thrush

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Outside of the breeding season a few birds may join together in a loose flock if the feeding is good. A three-part trip report for Hong Kong including the Orange-headed Thrush and visiting Tai Mo Shan , Cheun Lung Family Walk, and Aberdeen Reservoirs, can be found on Redgannet. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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

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Kills in Canada, Alaska and Mexico are not included in the count. Sincerely, Julie Zickefoose Tags: cranes , sandhill crane hunting , sandhill cranes • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! The Sandhill Crane is no different than the Aleutian strain of Canada goose.

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