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David Sibley

The Newfoundland Moorhen was an American based on back color

Last winter’s Common Moorhen in Newfoundland, given the likely split of New World and Old World moorhens into separate species, led me to try to determine the origin of the Newfoundland bird. That study of photos turned up a few small differences in bill color and shape, but nothing fully reliable. Now I have finally

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Thailand Sandpiper Info Center – Grand Opening

Thanks to all who donated (and to Audubon California for facilitating), the Sandpiper Information Center at Pak Thale is ready for its grand opening on 26 June! The center will be managed by the Bird Conservation Society of Thailand and will provide information about Spoon-billed Sandpipers and other rare species for visiting birders and local

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