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The Parakeet of City Streets, the Monk Parakeet

July 21, 2014 by Donna 5 Comments

The squawk is unmistakable, a harsh, high-pitched cry with undertones of bass, lasting about 2-seconds, followed by a second, then a third “Squaaawwwk.” It’s...

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Spot-flanked Gallinule

July 19, 2014 by Redgannet 1 Comment

The Spot-flanked Gallinule Gallinula melanops is a common rallid of southern South America. It is easily seen and can be very approachable. These birds...

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Identifying the Mystery Bird

July 18, 2014 by Suzie 1 Comment

“Okay, fellow songbird rehabbers,” wrote Vonda Lee Morton of Laurens Wildlife Rescue on her FaceBook page. “Is this a Song Sparrow? Tiny little pre-fledgling —...

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Three Interesting Things

July 15, 2014 by Greg No Comments

I have a larger post coming out next week as part of a special 10,000 Birds topical extravaganza, so for now just three little...

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Nesting Eastern Kingbirds

July 14, 2014 by Corey 1 Comment

It is not everyday that you get the chance to see an active bird nest. And a nest that is right next to a road that...

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Summer guide to bird taxonomy and systematics news

July 13, 2014 by David 2 Comments

It’s mid-July, which among other things means that those of us in North America are starting to check local mudflats for returning shorebird migrants...

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Red Crossbills in the Black Forest

July 6, 2014 by Jochen 11 Comments

I completely dislike encountering crossbills. They are terribly frustrating birds. The birds themselves I love dearly, but they are a pain to come across out in...