There’s the classic, intuitive sort – a bird that is rare overall, like a California Condor. Then there are birds rare to your part of the world …
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Pūteketeke wins ‘Bird of the Century’ with John Oliver’s backing – UPI.com
The pūteketeke, also known as the Australasian crested grebe, was named New Zealand’s Bird of the Century after a campaign spearheaded by comedian …
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Benton County backyard bird flu detection is 14th this fall – Iowa Capital Dispatch
A mixed-species backyard flock of 86 birds in Benton County was recently infected by a highly transmissible avian flu.
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See Potoo Bird Perfectly Camouflaged In Brazil – Videos from The Weather Channel
The potoo bird is a fascinating nocturnal species that protects itself by blending into tree branches during the day. – Videos from The Weather …
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The Puteketeke bird has been elected as New Zealand’s Bird of the Century
The Puteketeke bird has been elected as New Zealand’s Bird of the Century after John Oliver promoted the bird not just on his show, but around the …
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Video Puking bird wins New Zealand bird competition – ABC News
Comedian John Oliver’s campaign for “weird, puking birds with colorful mullets” to be voted New Zealand’s Bird of the Year has ruffled some …
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A Cassowary, the “World’s Most Dangerous Bird,” Emerges on Australian Beach – Syfy
Onlookers initially mistook the animal for a turtle or a shark fin, only to be shocked when a massive flightless bird rose from the water, shook …
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Larry Bird Fast Facts | KRDO
1980 – NBA Rookie of the Year. 1981 – Wins first NBA title with the Boston Celtics. 1985 – Bird’s rivalry with Johnson turns to friendship on the set …
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Millions Watch as Man Releasing Healed Animal Back Into the Wild Backfires – Newsweek
Madrona added: “Pigeons are feral pets more than they are wild birds. You have a pet pigeon now.” Jeanie commented: “I’m right there with you …
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With a boost from John Oliver, pūteketeke soars to first in New Zealand bird contest – NPR
The water bird was named a conservation organization’s Bird of the Century after the Last Week Tonight host took out billboard ads across the …
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