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15 Australian Birds (Episode 2)

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Honeyeaters are a large bird family (190 species) with a strong presence in Australia. According to the HBW entry for this species, it “has been claimed that loss of native mammals after European settlement created shortage of nesting material, explaining this species’ penchant for taking hair from humans.”

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The Struggle to Save the Birds of Honduras

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In the Far East they keep birds of prey which they use to capture other animals such as foxes and rabbits. Many birds around the world in the Robin family ( Turdidae ) are favorites due to their musical songs. The introduction of exotic animals has extirpated and continues to threaten hundreds of species. It is quite simple.

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How To Help A Baby Bird

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The adults of most species will still care for the chicks no matter how much you touch them. It’s illegal to raise wild birds (even orphaned ones) without state and federal permits. Try to get it too another family group or contact a wildlife rehabber. If the nest was in a bird house, open the house and check the damage.

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