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PUMPED UP: Black Phoebe, a resident from the Pacific states south to Argentina, pumps its tail consistently throughout the day. Art by David Sibley
PUMPED UP: Black Phoebe, a resident from the Pacific states south to Argentina, pumps its tail consistently throughout the day. Art by David Sibley
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