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I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

10,000 Birds

As impressive as these birds are, many species, particularly in southern Asia , have seen precipitous population declines having to do somewhat with the old habitat issues that plague animals around the world , but more to do with the widespread use of anti-inflammatory drugs on cattle, who then die and are eaten by vultures who are poisoned.

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Collaborative list – December 2019

10,000 Birds

Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Surf Scoter – Melanitta perspicillata. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. 22 Dec 2019. 31 Dec 2019.

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Collaborative List – November 2019

10,000 Birds

Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 03 Nov 2019.

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