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Birding St Lucia, South Africa

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The Southern Banded Snake-Eagle is listed as Near Threatened as there is only an estimated global population of 1000–3000 individuals. Due to a misunderstanding, this species is currently banned in Russia ( Swift Tern ). Though I actually quite like zebras. Celebration everywhere. Among the congratulants: a Fork-tailed Drongo.

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Grey-headed Lapwing in Australia

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However, there have been vagrant Grey-headed lapwings that have been observed in Russia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia. The first record in Australia, initially observed by Karen and Brett Davis, was in the small township of Burren Burren in northern New South Wales on 19th June 2006.

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Collaborative List – April 2017

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Crested Serpent-Eagle – Spilornis cheela. Ornate Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus ornatus. Greater Spotted Eagle – Clanga clanga. Little Eagle – Hieraaetus morphnoides. Little Eagle – Hieraaetus morphnoides. Golden Eagle – Aquila chrysaetos. Wedge-tailed Eagle – Aquila audax.

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Combined Beats’ list

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During last month, beat lists have been shared from Mexico, Australia, Nigeria, Costa Rica, Russia, UK, Canada and USA. Crested Serpent-Eagle – Spilornis cheela. Changeable Hawk-Eagle – Nisaetus limnaeetus. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Ornate Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus ornatus.

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