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I got back into birding less than a decade ago, long after moving to Mexico in 1983. This would sound attractive even to me, except for one fact: almost all of those exotic and beautiful species are common down here in central Mexico. But those are all full-time residents of central Mexico, with the exception of the Red-faced Warbler.
I have commented before in my posts that most of our Warblers here in central Mexico never actually warble. But as I started to research this post, I was reminded that I actually live in the center of this Warbler’s range. southwest, but it is a permanent resident in western Mexico and parts of Central America.
Raptors of Mexico and Central America by William S. This is the first identification guide that I know of that covers Mexico (technically North America but rarely included in North American raptor guides) and Central America. Interestingly, Raptors of Mexico and Central America does not cover vocalization. Clark and N.
Bill Richardson is asking to tour a former medical research lab in southern New Mexico that houses more than 200 chimpanzees. The animals can be used again for medical experiments if transferred to the Southwest National Primate Research Center in San Antonio, Texas. From the AP.
Here in central Mexico, we have one such case that is so notable that it has been the subject of a good deal of scientific study. and eastern Mexico has an all-black head, a black back with bright white spots, and orange flanks. But my research for this post has shown me that this problem may be much more complicated.
” When we think of going birding in Mexico we often think about the colorful tropical species; Russet-crowned Motmot , Eared Quetzal , Black-throated Magpie-Jay …However, searching for rare and little understood species can perhaps be even more exciting and rewarding. Birds Mexico rare birds Sinaloa Martin swallows'
I could go on and on, it’s that kind of a book—a comprehensive treatment of a species we respect and adore, based on the most current research, written in a style that, while factual, is from the author’s viewpoint, flavoring facts with a witty, observant personal quality. Mitochondrial DNA analysis strikes again.
Most of the time, I know enough about an area, or have done some research into what is found there, that I am pleasantly surprised at best. Not so with our visit to Bosque de Apache NWR in southern New Mexico. The second half of the week was spent near the town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. eBird.org submissions – 312.
Bird species that require further research. Black-faced Antthrush : According to the IOC list, this one is already split from the Mayan Antthrush of southern Mexico and northern Central America. I have yet to hear Costa Rican birds call like this one from Mexico. from Mexico south to Costa Rica.
Listen for and upload bird sounds to a central database for researchers and conservationists. By the time the Terra ships we expect the automated ID to work very well in North America and Northern Mexico, and we will expand it throughout the Americas, the UK and Europe, and then across the globe.” ” Wow, right?
The original distribution of the Wild Turkey is not clearly known, but it existed from the Eastern Seaboard of the US nearly to the Rocky Mountains, avoided some of the more open plains in the north, and occurred in central Mexico. Which would be weird. Prior to this discovery, the earliest evidence of M.
There are four generally recognized groups within the complex, “ Myrtle ” ( coronata ) of eastern and northern North America, “ Audubon’s ” ( auduboni ) of the western United States and western Canada, “ Black-fronted ” ( nigrifrons ) of Mexico, and “ Goldman’s ” ( goldmani ) of Guatemala.
Researchers at Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Alabama conducting a two-year study focusing on the diets of Tiger Sharks in the Gulf of Mexico have made an alarming discovery: not only are these sharks eating the expected fish and other assorted marine organisms, but they’re also eating land-based songbirds!
Proposal 2013-A-2 would split the “Guatemalan Pygmy-Owl” ( Glaucidium cobanense ) of southern Mexico and northern Central America from the widespread Northern Pygmy-Owl ( G. The proposal author (a Sage Sparrow researcher) argues that multiple factors indicate the birds deserve full species status. Sandwich Tern split.
For day 2 of the conference, we headed out to the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve to look at some in-progress projects. Since I was so close to the beach, I couldn’t resist crossing the road and taking a gander at the Atlantic Ocean before returning home to the Gulf of Mexico.
Originally found in Europe, the Italian Wall Lizard was shown in a research study to be a species that evolved rapidly when it was genetically isolated, and it would be interesting to see if the American population has developed any morphological differences.
The Horned Guan is not just one of, if not THE standout birds of Mexico and Guatemala, but of the entire world. Endemic to mountaintop cloud forest patches in Chiapas and Guatemala, perhaps occurring at a maximum of six locations in Mexico and a handful more in Guatemala, the Horned Guan is restricted to a tiny, fragmented range.
A few weeks ago, when we traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, I researched the many different species, especially the hummingbirds. In doing some research on the Motmot family, I found several references to the fact that the long decorative tail is actually quite fragile.
These aging chimps deserve to retire permanently and NOT be subjected to more medical research. Tags: chimpanzees primates National Institutes of Health medical research new mexico. Here's hoping this poignant story will stir more public outrage and pressure on the NIH.
But first, not thinking of proper research, I made no difference between questions, nor were the mentioned destinations really visited or only dreamed about. 4%: Mexico, West Papua (Indonesia), New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya. Or the lack of some expected answers. Most respondents mentioned more than one destination.
Heermann’s Gulls form large breeding colonies on arid islands in the Gulf of California, Mexico, from March through July. It’s all of the things I learn about different birds from researching to write posts. Click on photos for full sized images. You know what one of my favorite things is about bird blogging?
The Governor of New Mexico has already met with the National Institutes of Health to try and stop this transfer with no apparent success. Tags: chimpanzees animal research primates National Institutes of Health PETA new mexico. Some of the animals are 60 years old and veterans of the US space program.
"Since 2001, chimpanzees have been housed at APF, where they cannot be used for research. However, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to move the chimpanzees—many of them at least 30 years old—to the Southwest National Primate Research Facility in San Antonio, Texas, where they can be used in painful, invasive experiments.".
The Alamagordo chimps will be allowed to remain in New Mexico for about two years while the NIH studies the issue of their transference. AP) - Some 186 chimpanzees will remain at a federal facility in New Mexico for now. The NIH proposed sending them to Texas to be used in research aimed at finding a hepatitis C vaccine.
With some research, I ended up with more questions than answers, making these birds all the more interesting! The populations in the southern United States and northern Mexico are migratory, and it is presumed that the birds that show up annually in south Florida are derived from these populations. where are these birds coming from?
Obviously more research needs to be done on this magnificent raptor. The latest study I found was a migration study which included Canada, the United States and Mexico done by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. I hope to see my winter visitor for many years to come as these birds can live 20 years in the wild!
Last weekend, my wife Jeanne and I needed to make a whirlwind trip across the Sea of Cortez, to the Mexico mainland to visit Guadalajara, the third largest city in Mexico. There was little doubt in Jeanne’s mind what I thinking about, and so with her support we did a little research, and found just the place to visit.
As his passion for birding grew he decided to travel Latin America; he has spent time in Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela and a great deal of time in Brazil. One of his most memorable birding experiences was the six months spent in Northeast Brazil performing research on a new species of bird called the Araripe Manakin.
Birdathons are typically used by state programs and chapters to raise critical funding for conservation and research programs. Marsh grasses added a Marsh Wren to my list, while I picked up seabirds – including a Northern Gannet – from the Gulf of Mexico-side beach. Zooming in on the Orchard Oriole. Ending the day at St.
It’s not clear how many of the plates have been touched up, redrawn or are new, and I hope we’ll learn more about the process, perhaps when the third book in the series by Howell and Dyer, a new guide to the birds of Mexico, is published.* And Sandwich Tern is Sandwich Tern, Howell finding the DNA research for splitting it “weak.”
Sincerely, Tags: chimpanzees animal research almagordo primates new mexico. This is a matter of human compassion to prevent the further suffering of animals that have already served this species in prior experiments. They deserve better and we are capable of providing them with better.
Now that I am here in Mexico, I finally found them! After several hours of research, my deep appreciation for this wonderful shorebird has not diminished. There were many weekends at the Oregon coast, and as always I was on the look out for this diminutive little shorebird.
La Paz, Mexico has a beautiful well maintained sidewalk along its waterfront called a malecón. While I do not have an educated estimate of the population of the Elegant Tern, current research data shows that nearly 270,000 Heermann’s will be on the Island at the same time.
At the edge of the Oregon Cascades, rain is expected, and the researchers and scientists thought little of it as they continued about their daily tasks. Found in the Western United States and Canada in the spring and summer, the hummers spend the winter season in Mexico and along the Gulf Coast.
Jonathan Elphick and John Fanshawe provided “specialist research” and support.” and also Modern Iraq, Egypt, Albania, Mexico, Poland and the Philippines. The Select Bibliography, 13 pages of books and articles consulted and researched, is excellent but limited in that it does not include online references.
Analysis : I have never seen a Kirtland’s Warbler, but this is consistent with the research I have done to fix that problem. Analysis : I haven’t actually done this and cannot confirm some of the details, but my research suggests that this would be the best plan. Grade: A. # # # Query: What are 5 good birding jokes?
It actually makes a lot of sense, the geographic features of the isthmus between North America (including Mexico, because Mexico is part of North America) and South America cut across political lines, as do birds. Gwynne (PUP, 1992); and A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America by Steve N. by Robert S.
Exploring the country side around our new (for now) home, La Paz, Mexico has been an interesting treat. Hours of research later, I find that the sub-species, Melanerpes formicivorus angustifrons is well documented, but in all the research and data, there is only one mention of the dark eyed Acorn Woodpecker.
I am pretty sure that I don’t own every bird book ever published (give me time), and I certainly do not consider myself to be the knowledgeable birder ever, but I do a reasonable amount of research and studying. I am willing to admit that my location can add a bit of confusion, at least as far as the guides go.
I flew into Denver from Mexico. Our internet research showed that somebody in Pine County had all three ( Black, Brown-capped, and Gray-crowned ) Rosy Finches on the feeders in their garden. I might have to add the Dallas airport staff to the list of things Buffon was right about. And now I did. It is also bird 2100 on my life list.
I felt like I needed to do some research into why this change occurred. I have gotten to observe 6 different family groups here on the Southern Baja, of Mexico, and none of them had more than 4 young that were with the parent. Like many birders, ever since I was a child, these wonderful, shy birds have been known as the Common Moorhen.
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