Birds
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The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker: Extinct, Rediscovered, or Both?
Theo Hartwell on the long, strange story of Campephilus principalis — and why the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service withdrew its 2021 extinction proposal.
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Why Vultures Matter Far More Than You’d Think
Esme Ridgway on the keystone-species collapse most people never read about — vulture decline across India, Africa, and the Americas, and what's actually being tried.
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Why Pigeons Love Your Home
Why pigeons love your home. Have you ever wondered why pigeons seem to have a particular fondness for your home? You’re not alone! Many homeowners find themselves puzzled by the…
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Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) It is a fascinating species of bird. The Dusky Moorhen belongs to the rail family and is scientifically known as Gallinula Tenebrosa. This water bird is of…
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Why Birds Usually Follow Cruise Ships
Ever wondered why birds usually follow cruise ships in the Caribbean? The Caribbean is also famous for cruise ship tourism; each year, it hosts millions of visitors. This fact is…
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Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis can be caused by a variety of species of fungi belonging to the genus . These fungi thrive in moist, warm organic matter such as soil, grains, straw and silage. Aspergillosis…
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Chestnut-mandibled Toucans
The Chestnut-mandibled Toucans or Swainson€™s Toucans (Ramphastos swainsonii) are the second largest Toucans in the world – being only slightly smaller than the Toco Toucans (Ramphastos toco). Their most obvious…
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