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Stichbirds, New Zealand’s Surprising Family

March 13, 2013 by Duncan 4 Comments

When I first visited New Zealand, back in 2000, the Stichbird was just a rare species of honeyeater (Meliphagidae), one of three representatives of...

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What is a Black Hawk?

March 11, 2013 by Mike 3 Comments

In the last month or two, Americans and Canadians alike have been buzzing about Black Hawks. Discussion of such an uncommon raptor in northern...

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Nariño Tapaculo in EcoRoute

March 9, 2013 by Renato No Comments

A typical Tapaculo is always hiding so most of the time you can hear them over-and-over but never see more than a crawling shadow...

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How Did the Prothonotary Warbler Get Its Name?

March 8, 2013 by Corey No Comments

Rick Wright has exploded the conventional wisdom and advanced an alternative theory as to why the Prothonotary Warbler is called the Prothonotary Warbler. Click...

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Terry, Ray, and Veronica’s Vulture

by Suzie 8 Comments

The upside of rehabbing Turkey Vultures is they’re smart, funny, cool, fascinating birds. The downside is sometimes they’ll bite you and throw up on you....

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Northern Gannets Morus bassanus

March 7, 2013 by Corey 4 Comments

Northern Gannets are a phenomenal seabird to watch. Their plunge diving is legendary, their flight is distinctive, their willingness to shake it up in the chum...