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The Gas Station Bird

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You can own a gorilla in Indiana, but not a bear in Michigan. No guarantees, but in this case the agency had already given the owner a warning and was responsive and willing to investigate complaints. They can spend a little more money and effort, and get an Exhibitor Permit for public display. Banner photo by Ingrid Taylar.

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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

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Hoopoes do come up in the chapter on bacteria–Whittaker cites a series of “important” research studies out of Spain that she and co-investigator Kevin Theis find insightful and inspiring. It is also a bit misleading.

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The Black Album: Black Birders, Blackpoll Warblers, Black-tailed Godwits, Black Flamingos, and more

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Scientists investigate the DNA of Hawaii’s free-roaming fowl. Indiana teacher raises the bar for newbie birders everywhere by finding the state’s first record of a Black-tailed Godwit. Why did the chicken cross the archipelago? Have you ever seen two Hammerkop pretending to be bunk beds? Now you have.

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