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Remotest Endemic Birds

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Additionally, each of Antarctica’s so-called endemic species ( Emperor Penguin, Antarctic Petrel and South Polar Skua ) actually wander more widely in the southern oceans and have been known to turn up in other locations. Its numbers are declining rapidly due to feral cats and this duck is currently listed as vulnerable.

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Most Wanted Birds in Brazil

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Plus, I mean, it’s a giant chicken-looking thing that’s actually related to ducks… with that kind of identity crisis going on, what’s not to love? Horned Screamer Michael McDonald is a lot like Wile E Coyote and would like to see a Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo ! Jean Loscalzo is a penguin buff (Can you blame her?)

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