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The Top 25 Target Birds to Look for in Costa Rica

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When it comes down to it, birders can partake in the hobby, lifestyle, or passion however they want (as long as they don’t harm themselves, others, or the birds). Formerly considered a parula, it turns out to be the sister species of the Crescent-chested Warbler , a high elevation species of Middle America with a similar song.

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The Amazing Exploding Dove Meets Montana

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Originally from India and the vicinity, it is believed that they had already undergone two major expansions – through Asia Minor in the 1600s, and then across Europe in the 1900s – when they first appeared in North America. Renato Mar 13th, 2011 at 8:36 am Nice post, the Collared Doves also make it to South America.

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The five most unique birds in the world

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While the ranking is limited by our current knowledge of the fossil record and the state of genetic sequencing techniques, it certainly spotlights some fascinating and enigmatic global treasures with unique physiologies and lifestyles. The Oilbird today lives only in South America, but fossils of similar species are known from Wyoming.