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What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds: A Book Review

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It’s also about human-owl interaction on an individual level and a wider sociocultural level, and ultimately how we can use all this for habitat and bird conservation. As the names and habitats imply, not all owl species are alike, in behavior, adaptation, relationship to humans, and in how humans perceive them.

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Birding Nonggang, Guangxi, China – part 2

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The breeding ecology of the Yellow-bellied Warbler was actually studied exactly here at Nonggang in 2019 by 3 Chinese researchers. Apparently, some bird photographers think that any human artifacts shown on a bird photo immediately spoil the whole photo. This included recording a total of 77,760 minutes of video.

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Potential Efficiency Improvements

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By raising awareness and advocating for responsible tourism practices, we can ensure that future generations will continue to marvel at the avian treasures that call Shanghai home. Conclusion: Shanghai, with its juxtaposition of urban landscapes and thriving birdlife, is a testament to the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature.

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Altruism, Albatrosses, and Vicious Young Men

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Ka’ena Point is also a breeding ground for the Federally protected Laysan albatross, where 45 nests were being carefully monitored by the non-profit Pacific Rim Conservation. The oldest Laysan albatross was last seen raising a chick on Midway Atoll in 2016, at age 66. They are docile and devoted parents who will not leave their nests.

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The Lost Macaw of Cuba

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Islands, with their high levels of endemism and specialization, are particularly fragile and vulnerable to human activity. Recent studies show that many island species went extinct before anyone managed to document their existence. In order to raise our awareness, to remind us of what we have lost, and to inspire us to fight for Every.

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Revenge Birding (Shanghai, early June 2022)

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After writing this last sentence, I looked up the species in the HBW and found the sentence “Song poorly documented” in the appropriate section, while with regard to calls, the description is that “call is a two-note raspy nasal ‘ryeeh-reh’”. Another – much rarer – drongo at Nanhui is the Ashy Drongo.

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Thought To Be Extinct For 100 Years

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Some remained stored for decades before a researcher would pick them up and inquired about these poorly documented specimens. After all, what was thought as its habitat was heavily deteriorated and converted to agriculture as the human population grew. This flock is composed of about 54 birds including nine breeding pair.