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Endangered Species Act: Delisting the Black-capped Vireo?

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In 2012, a petition to delist was filed by ranching and agriculture groups and conservative legal organizations. FWS also issued a FAQ regarding the proposed rule. Of course, regardless of the outcome, the vireo would, like other bird species, be protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. All of the comments are here.

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Solid Air: Invisible Killer Saving Billions of Birds From Windows–A Book Review

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There are now multiple sites where people can contribute data on window strikes and bird deaths, including NYC Audubon’s dBird , FLAP’s Global Collision Bird Mapper , iNaturalist, and, on a social media level, the Facebook group Dead Birds 4 Science , run by the indefatigable Heidi Trudell. with a median estimate of 599 million.

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Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

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birders have been able to visit Cuba as part of survey groups and cultural exchanges for years, but those trips have been few in number and not always easy to find. He leads the Wildlife Art Working Group of BirdsCaribbean , and contributes his art to conservation organizations for fundraising.

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The Nonessential Whooping Crane

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In the only state in the Central Flyway that protects cranes from hunting. I have always supported our wildlife management organizations for the hard work they do and for their dedication to wildlife protection. Or is the mandate to protect the welfare and habitat of our state’s wildlife?

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