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bwillcy · Jun 23, 2005

Could someone tell me what these mean, or point me somewhere I can find out.

(PM) (Su) (W)

After the name of a bird, for example: Greater Flamingo (rare PM)

Thanks,

Bil

Steve G · Jun 23, 2005

bwillcy said:
Could someone tell me what these mean, or point me somewhere I can find out.

(PM) (Su) (W)

After the name of a bird, for example: Greater Flamingo (rare PM)

Thanks,

Bil

I think they refer to the bird's status i.e PM=passage migrant, Su=summer visitor, W=winter visitor, though with Greater Flamingo in the UK it should be V=rare vagrant or E=escaped bird.

robinm · Jun 23, 2005

Hi bwillcy,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Moderators and Admin.

I think Steve has already answered your question.

bwillcy · Jun 23, 2005

Thanks

Steve G said:
I think they refer to the bird's status i.e PM=passage migrant, Su=summer visitor, W=winter visitor, though with Greater Flamingo in the UK it should be V=rare vagrant or E=escaped bird.

Cheers Steve, just what I needed.

David FG · Jun 23, 2005

bwillcy said:
Could someone tell me what these mean, or point me somewhere I can find out.

(PM) (Su) (W)

After the name of a bird, for example: Greater Flamingo (rare PM)

Thanks,

Bil

Most (all?) field guides will give a key to the meanings of the terminology used in that guide - though it is fairly standard.

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