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Some scientists argue that modern birds are descended from the dinosaurs.
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With both resorts planned near a key breeding site for migratory birds -- including hundreds of flamingos -- the developments have become a flashpoint for frustrations over perceived corruption in the country.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
A meditation on the loss of avian populations is also a joyous celebration of birds in all their glorious variety.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Osprey pair Elen and Teifi, in the Glaslyn Valley, in Gwynedd, have three new baby birds, as do their neighbours Blue and Aeron.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
It is also home to a lizard species found only on three of the Channel Islands; a spotted skunk that lives on just two Channel Islands; a unique island fox subspecies; and several uncommon birds.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
I started to nod in agreement, but then I heard strange noises, a pattering, like rain, and also a distant squeaking, like a flock of birds taking flight.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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