Gulf of Mexico Migratory & Overwintering Birds
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The coastal plains of the Gulf of Mexico are essential feeding grounds for many birds that migrate through or overwinter along the shores of the Gulf. Here is just a small sample of the region's migrants and winter residents.
References
- U.S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service: Cetaceans, Sea Turtles, and Seabirds in the Northern Gulf of Mexico: Distribution, Abundance, and Habitat Associations (2000)
- U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Birds at Risk from Gulf Coast Oil Spill
Collection icon: Red-Knot by Dick Daniels.
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