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Muttonbirding: The Tradition of Harvesting Shearwaters in Australia and New Zealand

Muttonbirding: The Tradition of Harvesting Shearwaters in Australia and New Zealand Muttonbirding is the seasonal practice of harvesting the chicks of petrels—specifically species of shea...

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Shearwaters: Masters of the Pelagic Winds

Shearwaters: Masters of the Pelagic Winds Shearwaters are medium-sized, long-winged seabirds belonging to the petrel family Procellariidae. These specialized avian navigators are found in...

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