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Evolution of the Multi-Media Bird

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That for the latter nature went on without them, letting them observe, seems to be proved by the fact that there doesn’t seem to be a big difference in your chance of getting wounded by a small to medium forest mammal if you are hunting them or if you are gathering plant products. Not birds, though.

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Tribes and Birds of the Lower Omo Valley by Adam Riley

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It lies adjacent to Nechisar National Park, where the lone wing of the mysterious Nechisar Nightjar was collected in 1990. They are traditionally pastoral people, but have from necessity accepted agriculture, fishing and crocodile hunting as means of survival.

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Birding Tabin, Sabah, Borneo

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Even the name of the owls has changed: “Whereas in the past owls were collectively known as Burung Hantu (‘Ghost birds’), in the bird markets they are now commonly referred to as Burung Harry Potter (‘Harry Potter birds’)” ( source ) Poor Buffy Fish Owl.