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In Search of the Imperial Amazon

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This near-mythical parrot has captivated my subconscious from the moment I learned of its existence. A massive (largest member of the Amazona group of parrots) creature with searing red eyes set in a sea of blue, brown, and purple, the Imperial Parrot ( Amazona imperialis ) is a recluse of higher elevation forest on the island of Dominica.

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

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The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds is a book of natural history, a travel narrative, a tale of obsession, a layered mix of ornithological research, folklore, myths, art, literature, and history about hummingbirds, their habitats, and their people. The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds. by Jon Dunn.

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Locked in Guangxi: An epidemic adventure, searching for birds

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By Louis-Jean Germain Influenced by his mother, Louis-Jean Germain has long been interested in art, and in recent years, he has become an avid painter of Asian birds. Having earned both a Master’s Degree in Engineering and in Law, Germain works as a manager for the construction industry. Germain has lived in East Asia since 2014.

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In search of Rock Warblers

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We stayed inside for most of the morning and then we checked the rain radar website and decided it was worth the risk to go in search of the elusive Rock Warbler. However, you can spend days searching and not find them! The post In search of Rock Warblers appeared first on 10,000 Birds.

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Searching for a White-backed Woodpecker

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I was roundly applauded for my kindness** and Gerard Driessens, the Belgian; Martin Garner , the Englishman; Ricardo PĂ©rez RodrĂ­guez, the Spaniard; and Nils Van Duivendijk, the Dutchman; were all more than happy to leave me behind at the lovely Hotel Nomad while they searched for their elusive quarry.

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Searching for Short-tails

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I usually get a day to bird, and for the last couple years that’s typically meant I get to search fruitlessly for Short-tailed Hawks in places where eBird and local birders tell me I can find them. I was back in Florida just last week, in Orlando as part of an annual trip with my wife’s family.

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The Search for the Rarest Owl of India

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Not a problem, I would be happy just searching for it. We are searching tree crowns: Indian Grey Hornbill , White-bellied Drongo … It is estimated that the global population of Forest Owlet is less than 400 birds strong (from 70 to 400, with a maximum of 250 adults within the population).

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