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The Top 5 Avian Ambassadors of Costa Rica

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If the avian realm had self-conscious, talking ambassadors, “spokebirds”, which species would partake in birding conferences? ” Would C**k-of-the Rocks and condors represent Peru with flashy dances and incredible feats of flight? The Rufous-naped Wren is a very animated, common species in Costa Rica.

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The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds–A Hummer Book Review

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In 2012, I reviewed The Jewel Hunter , an absorbing narrative in which author Chris Goodie travelled throughout Asia, Africa, and Australasia to observe and photograph every Pitta species in the world. Hummingbird species, on the other hand, number in the hundreds.

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ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public.

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of Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jon Gassett has indicated that if enough people write in protest, the proposed hunting season–due to start this December– will be reconsidered. Initiating a hunting season on a large, charismatic species like a crane is no way to resuscitate hunting. Kentucky Dept.

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