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What is the National Bird of the United States?

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.&# Benjamin Franklin was famously not happy about the decision to use the Bald Eagle as a symbol of the United States (he preferred the Wild Turkey ). He is a Bird of bad moral Character. He does not get his Living honestly. Want to see all of the national bird posts on 10,000 Birds?

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Combined Beats List – June 2016

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The law of diminishing returns brings the inevitability of repeat sightings and has checked the momentum of the combined beats’ list for June. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Wild Turkey – Meleagris gallopavo. Turkey Vulture – Cathartes aura. As at June 30 th , it stands at 1796. 24 Apr 2016.

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