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Acorn Woodpeckers: The Clowns of the Avian World

10,000 Birds

Why would I call these beautiful woodpeckers the “clowns of the avian world?” ” Besides the facial features of the Acorn Woodpecker ( Melanerpes formicivorus ) appearing somewhat clown-like, they are a joy to watch and some of their antics are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. www.youtube.com/watch?

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American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Ontario: A Field Guide Review

10,000 Birds

2012), and (4) Waterfowl of Eastern North America, 2nd ed. A map of Ontario is reproduced on the inside front covers and the Quick Index, a one-page listing of bird families, is on the back inside cover. The text descriptions encapsulate everything else and they are a delight. by 1 by 7.5

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Polygynandry and avian swingers

10,000 Birds

Nice. ((** all names have been changed to protect identities and have been substituted with (almost) randomly chosen substitutes suitable for a family of Alpine Accentors.)) small families putting less pressure on the adult members of the family). Might I assume that women typically bear fewer children, or fewer survive?

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The Crossley ID Guide: Britain & Ireland — A Review of the Book

10,000 Birds

Which, when you do the math, means that the guide covers all resident and migrant Breeders, birds that “Occur Year Round”, regular migrants, and then some. One question that did occur to me was whether there is any overlap between the species accounts for birds found both in eastern North America and in Britain and Ireland.

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