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The Andean Avocet

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This is partly because it leaves at such high elevations (11,811 – 15,090 feet above sea level) along the high Andes of Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. At some point in evolutionary times one Avocet colonized the high Andes and the other North America. Andean Avocet. Photo: Till Nierman. Photo: Dan Dzurisin.

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Swainson’s Hawks in Plumas County

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Each autumn, nearly the entire breeding population of the Swainson’s Hawk migrates from the temperate zone of North America to wintering areas in South America. and Canadian breeding territory, and pesticide use in Argentina where they winter. References: 1 Birds of North America Online.

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Casa Santos Lima: Valcatrina – Vinho Regional Alentejano (2015)

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Beyond that is the entire expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, stretching some six-hundred leagues west to Newfoundland — and even further to the mainland shores of North America. Not far from its capital Lisbon lies Cabo de Roca, the westernmost point in mainland Europe.

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The Popular Barn Swallow

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They fly from extreme northern North America to the southern tip of South America and are seldom seen perched during migration. Another cool fact was learning that the Barn Swallows has started to breed in South America since the 80s. They are still among the coolest birds on my list. Photo Alfredo Begazo.

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Exploring the Uncharted Bird World

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201-400 sp: Madagascar, north African countries; European countries; Asia Minor, Arabian Peninsula, Mongolia. 1101-1200 sp: Mexico; Argentina; DR Congo (Kinshasa), Tanzania, Kenya; India. Panama’s eight per cent is close to Nearctic (North America and Greenland with 8 %) and Palearctic (Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa with 10 %).

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The “Rufa” Red Knot is now protected under the Endangered Species Act

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One of the two sub-species of Red Knot occurring in North America, the Rufa subspecies breeds in the Canadian Artic Region and migrates along the east or Atlantic coast of the United States. migration corridors from Argentina in the Southern tip of South America to Canada.

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Avian Quiz – April 15, 2011

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It is not limited to North America, as many of my other quizzes are. This week’s quiz is geographically GLOBAL in nature. Your objective is to determine the correct country and then answer the questions shown at the bottom of the quiz. Instead, name one of the endemic species in this country.

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