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The rufous hummingbird is best known for their incredible flying prowess, flying upwards of 2,000 miles during migration routes. These birds are 1 of 9 known species in the genus Selasphorus. They are an interesting species of bird in that they may actually benefit from a certain degree of habitat […]

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The rufous-bellied chachalaca is in the same family of birds as the chachalacas, curassows, and guans. They can be found throughout western Mexico. These birds face the threats of habitat loss and destruction, hunting, and trapping. However, they are abundant enough to be listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. […]

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The rufous-necked hornbill, aka rufous-cheeked hornbill, hails from Bhutan, northeastern India, Arunachal Pradesh, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. They prefer mature, dense, evergreen and broadleaf forests, as well as dry woodlands. Due to substantial habitat destruction, hunting, and trapping, these birds are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. Their […]

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