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The Endangered Andean Flamingo

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The status of its preferred wetlands throughout the year dictates movements that often results in a nomadic lifestyle. Despite the long history of impacts and steady population decline, the Andean Flamingo has been declared endangered as recent as September 2010. This may include long distance movements in short periods of time.

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The Top 25 Target Birds to Look for in Costa Rica

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When it comes down to it, birders can partake in the hobby, lifestyle, or passion however they want (as long as they don’t harm themselves, others, or the birds). A serious world mega and even more so because this species is truly scarce and without a doubt, truly endangered. Yellow-billed Cotinga.