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Bird of the Meek: Monk Parakeet
Monk Parakeet Myiopsitta monachus Compiled by Lisa S. Graham. Bright green, noisy, and unmistakably social, the Monk Parakeet may seem like an unlikely resident of an American city, but in Austin these South American natives have become a familiar and colorful part of the urban landscape. About the size
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November Bird Forecast
What to watch for in November: The Northern Flicker, A Woodpecker Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by calling 512-300-BIRD. Follow us at www.facebook.com/travisaudubon The Northern Flicker is
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Travis Audubon Welcomes Abeera Amer as Advocacy Intern
Travis Audubon welcomes Abeera Amer as our Advocacy Intern! Abeera is an undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin, where she studies Health & Society and is a member of the Plan II Honors Program and is currently in her junior year. Her academic interests center on the
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Bird of the Week: Northern Bobwhite
Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus Compiled by Niyati Acharya The Northern Bobwhite is a medium-sized stocky quail, with a short beak, tail, and neck. A ground-dwelling bird, the Northern Bobwhite is rarely seen in flight, but its wings can be admired during courtship displays, when the males fan out their
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