The flamingo phenomenon last summer was one of the more exciting birding events in recent memory, but American Flamingo has long been an intriguing species in the ABA Area. Amy Davis and José Ramirez-Garafalo are the authors of an article in the most recent issue of the ABA's North American Birds that looks at the past, present, and future of these incredible pink birds in the ABA Area.

Also, some new insights into Dodos from old sources.

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08-34: Figuring out Flamingos with Amy Davis and José Ramirez-Garafalo