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Bird Taxonomy and Nomenclature (58 Viewers)

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Splits, lumps, and shuffles? The place to learn about & discuss the latest scientific findings, as well as the various species concepts behind them

Bird Name Etymology

Understanding, Translating & Decrypting Scientific and Common Bird Names
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