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Hill Mynas: A Touch of Tropical Asia in Miami

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Miami, Florida has a reputation among the birding community for being overrun with exotic bird species. One of the more unusual additions to our local avifauna is the Common Hill Myna (not to be confused with Common Myna, a parking lot obligate in Miami), a popular bird in the pet trade due to its ability to mimic human speech.

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To Tick or Not to Tick – Exotic Birding in Miami

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Today, if you want to see parrots in the USA you need look no further than Miami. Nearly 70 species of parrots have been recorded flying free at some stage or another in Miami, including Hyacinth Macaws. Dozens of other introduced bird species, largely escapees from pet owners, now call Miami home. There has to a logical reason.

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Birding at the Tip of Florida: A Bit of Everything

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Sure, Miami and the Florida Keys do not boast any endemics ( ‘Cape Sable’ Seaside Sparrow is close) at the species level. Magnolia Warbler is an annual winter resident in small numbers in Miami-Dade, FL. . However, few realize how unique and how good the birding can be here.

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Artist Sentenced for Wildlife Trafficking

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Artist Enrique Gomez De Molina was sentenced to 20 months in prison and a $6,000 fine in Miami on Friday for trafficking in illegal and threatened wildlife. “In promoting that message, he fell grievously from doing things the right way and became one of the very people he tried to educate,” Kuehne said.

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The Power of Pets

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San Diego; Austin, Texas; Miami; and Portland, Ore. Walking has great benefits, including a lower risk for heart disease, reducing blood pressure, and it can help combat obesity in humans and pets! Obesity levels are rising in both humans and pets,” said Debra Fair, vice president of corporate affairs for Mars Petcare US.

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I and the Bird: What is an Ibis?

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And in modern times, that football powerhouse the University of Miami has as it’s mascot a tough-looking White Ibis, known locally as a “ Hurricane Bird ” for it’s bravery (some may say stupidity) in riding out those massive storms. Biblical tales? No wonder ibis are so beloved.

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I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

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Turkey Vulture on Little Miami River – Kelly Riccetti, The Red and the Peanut. Vultures, Human Evolution, and Windmills – Greg Laden, 10,000 Birds. Kings of the Sky – Karen, The Greenbelt. Return of the Kings - Karen, The Greenbelt. Turkey Vulture – Michael Motto, Iowa Voice. I and the Bird vultures'