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Some of America?s Avian Treasures

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Breeding only above treeline on windswept and desolate rock faces (or equally austere habitats on the Aleutians), the three American rosy-finches (Gray-crowned, Black, and Brown-capped) are extreme environment specialists that are endemic to North America. In the summer, they are the highest altitude breeding songbird in North America.

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15 Australian Birds (Episode 2)

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Readers with a pornographic mindset will enjoy the following information about the Dusky Moorhen: “Simultaneously promiscuous, forming breeding groups of 2–7 apparently unrelated birds; individuals sometimes switch groups between seasons. If you are thinking of having kids, let this photo be a warning to you. ” (HBW).

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15 Australian Birds (Episode 3)

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As long as you do not have British friends (or people who have watched “Austin Powers”), you can also refer to it as Little Shag without embarrassment. It is almost certainly a rumor that writing a post about Australia and not mentioning dingos is illegal, but why take the risk? ” ( source ).

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Cliff Swallows and Pest Management

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In addition to their homing tendency, breeding swallows are attracted to old nests. It is illegal for any person to take, possess, transport, sell, or purchase them or their parts, such as feathers, nests, or eggs, without a permit. Completed nests during this breeding season cannot be touched without a permit from the U.S.

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Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City–A Book Review

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The authors’ detailed delineation of problems with the accuracy of NYC breeding bird surveys or with the limits of historical writings may test a reader’s patience. Because, as this book demonstrates so well, it is sometimes important to look back in order to move forward. It’s a very mixed chapter.

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The Marsh Wren Singing and Gathering Nesting Material

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It is obvious to me that the male Marsh Wrens at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge are getting ready for the females to visit their breeding territories. Back in the 2010 breeding season, I was able to observe a male building a nest at this exact same time of year.

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Peregrine Falcons at the National Wildlife Refuges

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With the help of a captive breeding program, the Peregrine bounced back, and in 1999, they were removed from the Endangered Species List. Without adequate funding, habitats are not restored, invasive species are left unchecked, poaching and other illegal activities occur and our nation’s wildlife suffers 3.

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