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Birds of Bolivia: Field Guide–A Book Review

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Vidoz’s flycatchers, for example, tend to have a plumpish look and deeply inked color patches, while Tofte’s meticulously drawn hawks and owls show off their detailed patterns and his hummingbirds are often accompanied by the flowers from which they feed. Tintaya’s woodpeckers also nicely feature tree (and cactus!)

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‘Tis the Season: Notable Bird Books (and Booze and Binoculars) of 2020

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Wenfei Tong’s Bird Love: The Family Life of Birds addresses such topics as courtship, mating systems, raising chicks, sex role reversals, and others. Aglianico is a rustic and savory red wine from Southern Italy made from a venerable grape of the same name. Look at that cover! Grifalco Aglianico del Vulture “Gricos” (2016).

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