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A Problem with Gulls

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Among these white-headed/dark-winged gulls formerly lumped into the genus Larus , there were 18+ recognized species the last time I checked, sharing similarities that make telling them apart for the amateur birdwatcher very difficult. 1998), then the proper name for this species is L. fuscus – should be separated as species.

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Some Chinese Pheasants

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Of course, this is nonsense – pheasants are probably among the most overrated of all birds. Of course, we all remember Edward Blood (1908-1991), the American skier who competed in the Nordic combined events at the 1932 and the 1936 Winter Olympics ( source ). Connecticut. The pimps of the avian world. Never mind.

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Collaborative List – June 2018

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Of course we all know it will be Pat… again… , but let them have their fun. 10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Who is going to tell the clans?

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