India Laws Science Species 
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 29, 2024
The species name athertoni is derived from Lt. Atherton (1797-1827), a naturalist (whatever that means exactly) and a member of the British Army in India. Unfortunately, there is not much literature on the species except for the inevitable analysis of the mitochondrial genome. This is not a putdown, just a statement of fact.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
It is also a month when the Law of Diminishing Returns over-took itself. During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Alphabetic Taxonomic.
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