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Re: Ornithology ID Practice

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sorry for the double post....
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Hmm...that's a pomarine jaeger?
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Yep ;)
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Identify this bird by genus and species. What behavior does it share with the comorant family?
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Re: Ornithology ID Practice

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Anhinga
spreads out waterlogged wings to dry?
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....so close....reread the question.
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Anhinga anhinga

it's wings aren't waterproof, so after diving it is often seen with them spread out to dry.

lol, the only difference from the last answer is the given genus. ;)
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So true. That's right! You're next.
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on one has posted in a while, can I go :)
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scientist wrote:on one has posted in a while, can I go :)
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