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Arizona, or Central Mexico?

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I got back into birding less than a decade ago, long after moving to Mexico in 1983. This would sound attractive even to me, except for one fact: almost all of those exotic and beautiful species are common down here in central Mexico. But those are all full-time residents of central Mexico, with the exception of the Red-faced Warbler.

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Warblers that Warble

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I have commented before in my posts that most of our Warblers here in central Mexico never actually warble. But as I started to research this post, I was reminded that I actually live in the center of this Warbler’s range. southwest, but it is a permanent resident in western Mexico and parts of Central America.

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A Guide to Some Possible Bird Species Splits in Costa Rica

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Taxa that could end up being split into one species occurring north of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, and one south of the isthmus. (2). A species that lives in both Costa Rica and South America but might be two separate species. (3). Bird species that require further research. from Mexico south to Costa Rica.

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Searching for the Elusive and Less-Colorful: The Sinaloa Martin

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They packed up in June of 2013 and headed south from San Diego with the southern tip of South America as their destination. If there is one bird in Mexico that remains a mystery and is difficult to see it is the Sinaloa Martin. Very little is known about this enigmatic species. Sinaloa Martin Progne sinaloae.

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The Horned Guan in Chiapas

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They packed up in June of 2013 and headed south from San Diego with the southern tip of South America as their destination. The Horned Guan is not just one of, if not THE standout birds of Mexico and Guatemala, but of the entire world. Trips Chiapas guans Horned Guan Mexico' Their second is here.

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Birds of Central America: A Field Guide Review

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It actually makes a lot of sense, the geographic features of the isthmus between North America (including Mexico, because Mexico is part of North America) and South America cut across political lines, as do birds. One field guide, seven countries. by Robert S. Ridgely and John A. Press, 1995). by Andrew C.

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Rare Birds of North America: A Book Review

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Where did the Coney Island Gray-hooded Gull come from, Africa or South America? I kept wishing I had Rare Birds of North America , by Steve N. He has led birding tours for many years and is a research associate at Point Blue Conservation Science. What year was the Red-footed Falcon seen in Massachusetts?