Day: December 12, 2018

I just did a quick review of the scientific literature of this issue. Ingested amygdalin is absorbed across the intestinal wall in birds, but isn’t metabolised, and is excreted intact in the urine (the liquid component of the droppings). Kind regards, Stephen Stephen Ambrose Ryde, NSW —–Original Message—– From: Birding-Aus < birding-aus-bounces@birding-aus.org> On Behalf Of … Read more

The following is a digest of Sightings Reported on Birdpedia for the period Monday, December 17, 2018 to Sunday, December 23, 2018: Area: SA Location: 4th Creek Campbelltown Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) (1) Leucistic, juvenile Magpie with pink legs and feet. Pink beak, mainly white head, grey chest. Mixture of white and black on back. … Read more