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This African bird is part of a magnificent and widespread group of birds that breeds all over the temperate areas of Europe and Asia, and even into Alaska, so literally dozens of subspecies have been described (and recognized) throughout the decades. Can you tell me which subspecies this bird is as well as its gender and summer range?This African bird is part of a magnificent and widespread group of birds that breeds... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] This lovely African bird is very widespread throughout Africa and Asia. It has many subspecies. Can you tell me what subspecies this bird is? Additionally, this bird is sexually dimorphic, so you can easily identify the sex of this individual, can you tell me if it is male or female?[Mystery bird] photographed at Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa. [I will... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed on the outskirts of Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve in Henderson, Nevada, USA. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] This beautiful little bird is special for several reasons, can you tell me what those reasons are?[Mystery bird] photographed on the outskirts of Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve in... more
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This lovely species is a neotropical migrant that occasionally pops up in Europe. But its wandering ways also apply to its taxonomic status: it has had a long and fascinating taxonomic migratory history since it was first described in 1811. Can you tell me a little about that?This lovely species is a neotropical migrant that occasionally pops up in Europe. But... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at a bird feeder in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] This mystery bird is mysterious due to its color, or more accurately, due to its lack of color. Can you name the species?[Mystery bird] photographed at a bird feeder in East Wenatchee, Douglas County,... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa. This bird is in the same taxonomic family as a common bird found throughout much of the northern hemisphere. Can you name this bird and its relative whom I am referring to?[Mystery bird] photographed at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa. This bird is... more
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This stunning African bird has a very close relative in North America that also looks very similar, can you name the pictured species as well as its North American counterpart?This stunning African bird has a very close relative in North America that also looks... more
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This mystery bird species was filmed in Papua New Guinea and -- seriously, don't fall off your chair! -- is being touted as a living dinosaur, the Ropen (or 'demon flyer'), a monstrous creature that has terrified the natives of Papua New Guinea for thousands of years. Can any of you name this mysterious flying erm, animal?This mystery bird species was filmed in Papua New Guinea and -- seriously, don't... more
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This bird ID can probably only be narrowed down to one of two sister species since definitive species identification is likely only by voice. So I will be pleased if you can tell me which two sister species this bird might be. But if you wish to pursue this ID further, I am willing to entertain your comments about what you think this species is.This bird ID can probably only be narrowed down to one of two sister species since... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at White's Park, Chambers County, Texas. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] This individual bird looks different from the adults of the species (a situation that as is typical for most bird species) -- can you tell me why birds usually have a special juvenile plumage that differs from plumage worn by either adult?[Mystery bird] photographed at White's Park, Chambers County, Texas. [I will... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary, Brazoria County, Texas. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] This bird is built for speed and agility in the air and is known to fly for long distances away from home. Can you name the species?[Mystery bird] photographed at Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary, Brazoria County,... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary, Brazoria County, Texas. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] This lovely species was nearly exterminated in the US by hunters who killed the birds for their plumes. The population is small and still recovering, albeit very slowly.[Mystery bird] photographed at Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary, Brazoria County,... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, Africa. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] You've seen this African species before, but may not remember, but there are plenty of family members in North America that you are familiar with, so if you cannot identify this species, I would be pleased if you can tell me the names of at least three North American family members.[Mystery bird] photographed at Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, Africa. [I will identify... more
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You've seen one of these two African mystery bird species before, and it closely resembles a North American species as well, so you should be able to ID that bird to genus, at least (I admit that the other one is going to be challenging)You've seen one of these two African mystery bird species before, and it closely... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge -- one of the most remote coral atolls on earth -- a US territory in the north Pacific Ocean [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] This wide-ranging and stunningly beautiful mystery bird is famous for a unique and astonishing behavior -- what is this behavior?[Mystery bird] photographed on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge -- one of the... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at Las Gallinas Wildlife Ponds, Marin County, California. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] This mystery bird is quite challenging to identify, but for those of you who can ID this species, can you also tell me the subspecies?[Mystery bird] photographed at Las Gallinas Wildlife Ponds, Marin County, California.... more
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This bird has a character that sets it apart from the others in the same genus and family, and this character has large effects upon the bird's behavior. Can you tell me what this one character is?This bird has a character that sets it apart from the others in the same genus and... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at Nyumba ya Mungu Reservoir, Tanzania, Africa. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] This lovely African mystery bird has one of the coolest names evah! Can you ID the species?[Mystery bird] photographed at Nyumba ya Mungu Reservoir, Tanzania, Africa. [I will... more
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Even though it's African, this mystery bird species should be familiar to lots of Americans and Europeans.Even though it's African, this mystery bird species should be familiar to lots of... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at Bodega Bay, California. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] This is the largest species in its group; can you ID it?[Mystery bird] photographed at Bodega Bay, California. [I will identify this bird for... more
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