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The Whistling Ducks of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

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Encompassing over 30,000 acres, the refuge protects birds of course, but also butterflies, mammals, and more. My husband and I zipped up windbreakers and pulled down hats to stay warm as we traversed the raised path, watching Common Gallinules, White-Faced Ibis, and American Coots probe for food along the exposed mud.

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Birds of Bolivia: Field Guideā€“A Book Review

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of Louisiana State University is a long-time member and currently Acting Chair of the SACC. Species are organized (with some exceptions) according to the June 2016 edition of the South American Classification Committee (SACC) of the American Ornithologists’ Union. Common and scientific names are also based on the SACC. Van Remsen, Jr.

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The Passenger Pigeon & A Message From Martha: One Pigeon, Two Book Reviews

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“Winter Sports in Northern Louisiana: Shooting Wild Pigeons.” Written by Mark Avery, Conservation Director for the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) for nearly 13 years, this book explores the reasons for the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon from the point of view of the outsider.

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A New Year Begins! But Firstā€“A Celebration of My 2018 Top Ten Birds

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There is a small resident population in Polk County, Florida, in the middle of the peninsula, mostly on protected land, and once in a while they show up in a place where they can be easily observed. It has always been a difficult bird to find, even when abundant. ” [[link]. I also noted that the U.S. Did this happen? I donā€™t know.

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