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They’ve Got an Awful Lot of Birds in Brazil.

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We (we being my friend Ian and Steve from Los Angeles) were a little frantic, thinking we’d never, ever see them again. They are members of the Parulidae family and Horneros are members of the Furnariidae family, a nice example of parallel evolution. Favorite Woodpecker: This is a toughie.

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A New Year Begins! But First–A Celebration of My 2018 Top Ten Birds

10,000 Birds

I birded parks, landfills, fields, backyards, skies, oceans, lakes, ponds, and roads in 15 states–some familiar haunts and patches, some as part of family visits, some while passing through, some adventures with friends (three trips with N.J. In the meantime, it’s a good topic for holiday family gatherings.

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Collaborative list – August 2018

10,000 Birds

Can the whole family live together in harmony during the school holidays? Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Vuelta Los Angeles. Vuelta Los Angeles. Vuelta Los Angeles. Vuelta Los Angeles. Vuelta Los Angeles. Vuelta Los Angeles. 04 Apr 2018.

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