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To Tick or Not to Tick – Exotic Birding in Miami

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Today, if you want to see parrots in the USA you need look no further than Miami. Nearly 70 species of parrots have been recorded flying free at some stage or another in Miami, including Hyacinth Macaws. But its not just parrots that are doing well in their adopted city. A pair of Hill Mynahs in Miami. Reluctance.

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I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

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And when you think about it, that seems right. Turkey Vulture on Little Miami River – Kelly Riccetti, The Red and the Peanut. Thailand’s Adopt a Vulture Program – YC Wee, Bird Ecology Study Group. Unlike the Turkey Vulture, who smells out decaying flesh, every one of these vultures forages by sight.