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Birding Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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As usual when species are well-examined, the number of subspecies seems to multiply, though apparently some of these subspecies have recently been culled in order to simplify the life of birders. On the other hand, some data that one would think is relatively easy to obtain, such as the incubation period, seems to be unavailable.

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15 Australian Birds (Episode 6)

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They can create significant crop damage … Permits are regularly issued in Western Australia and sometimes issued in Victoria for the culling of this species.” Is it offensive to say that Australian Zebra Finches breed like rabbits? Talk about schizophrenia. I guess we have to be thankful they do not also wear leggings.

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