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The Biggest Urban Pygmy Cormorant Roost is Finally Protected!!

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Up to the mid-20th century, Pygmy Cormorant was a common breeding species of wetlands around Belgrade until most wetlands were drained and the birds were lost, at one moment – from the entire territory of Serbia. With the construction of the huge Iron Gates dam on the Danube, the birds returned to breed in newly flooded river islands.

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Racing to Save 2 Samoan Endemics

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It’s always tragic when a species goes extinct. But that tragedy is compounded when the species at risk is a country’s national bird. The sighting suggests that for all its struggles with habitat loss and hunting, the species is still managing to reproduce. Image of newly discovered juvenile Manumea by Moe Ulli).

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The Lonely Dodo: A Cautionary Tale

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It can be hard for the average joe to understand why preserving exotic species in far-flung places is so important. The trust uses education, fieldwork, and a zoo in the Channel Islands to further its goal of saving threatened species from distinction. Enter the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust , and The Lonely Dodo.

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The Atlas of Birds: Diversity, Behavior, and Conservation – A Book Review

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It is a fascinating book that teaches while it entertains, that offers research-informed arguments for bird protection and conservation in the guise of vibrant design. It is pretty amazing how much information Mike Unwin compresses into the book’s 144 pages. We are a BirdLife Species Champion!) Intriguing, isn’t it?

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Mallards are a Threat to Mottled Ducks in Florida

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It is also known for the 500 exotic species of animals and plants that now call the Sunshine State home. Exotic species are animals that did not historically occur in Florida. One such species is the familiar mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). The New Zealand Grey Duck is nearly extinct as species.

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What is the National Bird of Estonia?

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Since 1995 that same Estonian Ornithological Society has chosen a bird as the bird of the year and this year, 2011, it is the Barn Swallow !

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Machi the Whimbrel Gunned Down by Hunters

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Conservation organizations continue to work toward some compromise that will reduce pressures on declining species. Suggestions to start a campaign to protect shorebirds from hunters as they migrate through the Caribbean would be appreciated in the comments. Hat-tip to Donna Schulman for the information about Machi.

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