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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

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Going back to that assumption that birds don’t have a sense of smell, it can be traced to John James Audubon (of course), who performed several experiments with Turkey Vultures and concluded that the vultures used sight, not scent, to find food. 241) that contribute to a bird’s odor. It is also a bit misleading.

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Crossbill Guides: Interview with Dirk Hilbers

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We started out as a team with enthusiasm and knowledge, but little experience in book-making. This being said, we are currently investigating options to team up with a group of American naturalists to produce a series of guidebooks on North American areas. As for the books, that is a different matter. Does this sound vague?

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