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The Uncommon Demise of a Wood Thrush in Costa Rica

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If Wood Thrush hasn’t been documented as Cane Toad prey, it can now be added to the list. Jose’s deep knowledge of rainforest wildlife and ecology is reflected in his detailed paintings of Spectacled Owls, Ornate Hawk-Eagles , and other jungle wildlife. Birds too, if they can catch them.

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Flight Paths: A Book Review Written During Migration

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Cochran followed thrushes for 34 years and is now considered one of the founders of wildlife telemetry (instead of patenting his radio transmitters, he gave away his knowledge), but was a scientific outsider for much of his life. The Notes document facts, quotes, and sources in the text and are listed by chapter, page and phrase.

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The Parakeet of City Streets, the Monk Parakeet

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In the 1970′s, they were responsible for the destruction of up to 45% of certain crops.** The initial impetus for Pruett-Jones’ studies was to find out if the Chicago Monk Parakeets posed a threat to Illinois farmers. Urban parakeets in Northern Illinois: A 40-year perspective. and Sam Logue. Urban Ecosystems , Sept.

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