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Meanwhile, the irruptive species—birds who irregularly migrate—like crossbills, redpolls, grosbeaks, and purple finches stayed north, resulting in lower talleys for the annual count in most of the United States.
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Mika McKinnon, Smithsonian, 15 Dec. 2017
Mika McKinnon, Smithsonian, 15 Dec. 2017
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“Irruptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irruptive. Accessed 9 Sep. 2024.
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