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Endangered and Unknown: Red-billed Curassow

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However, there are those species which have a hard time bringing attention to themselves such as Yellow-shouldered Blackbird , Giant Nuthatch , and Vinaceous-breasted Parrot. Other endangered and vulnerable species we observed at this preserve included Red-browed Parrot , Ochre-marked Parakeet , and White-necked Hawk.

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Endangered and Unknown: Pale-headed Brush-Finch

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However, there are those species which have a hard time bringing attention to themselves such as Yellow-shouldered Blackbird , Giant Nuthatch , and Vinaceous-breasted Parrot. Regardless of their popularity, these species and the threatened ecosystems they inhabit are equally spectacular.

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

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avian diversity: the Puerto Rican Parrot is the only remaining native parrot species and the sole representative of the Tody family ( Todidae) is the Puerto Rican Tody. And one can go birding on federal lands ( e.g., Cabo Rojo NWR ) and see ESA-listed endemic birds ( e.g., Yellow-shouldered Blackbird ), but not be in the ABA Area.

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Great Miami Winter Bird Count 2015

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Although they breed on the west coast of Florida, Snowy Plover is a rare stray to this part of the state. Several species, all more or less annual winter visitors from the western United States, also made an appearance: Western Tanager, Brown-crested Flycatcher, Western Kingbird, Yellow-headed Blackbird, and Rufous/Allen’s Hummingbird.

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Polygynandry and avian swingers

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Over the next few days, the Alpine Accentors ( Prunella collaris ) will arrive on their high-Alpine breeding grounds – it is time to start singing, despite that the treeless Alpine landscape is still under metres of snow. all Alpine Accetor photos digiscoped (c) Dale Forbes. all Alpine Accetor photos digiscoped (c) Dale Forbes.

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Birds of Bolivia: Field Guide–A Book Review

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The source of this ranking, BirdLife International, lists Bolivia as currently having 1,439 bird species, including 18 breeding endemics. Like most maps, colors are used to indicate seasonal status (breeding resident, Austral migrant/visitor, Boreal migrant, etc.). Distribution maps are also different from other field guides.

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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition: A Field Guide Review

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“Ducks, Geese, and Swans” in the front, “Blackbirds” in the back; “Caracaras and Falcons” next to “Old World Parrots,” “Loons” about one-third of the way down the list, after “Tropicbirds” and before “Albatrosses.”