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We are Just Money Grubbers

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This species’ population is suspected to have decreased rapidly, owing to levels of hunting on the staging and wintering grounds, and habitat deterioration (largely as a result of land cultivation). In the Western Palearctic at least 20-30% of the population are shot each year, often accidentally during hunting of other species.”

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Bird Litigation: Eagle Tails and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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He likes to hunt.” Crooked Arm sent a second email explaining that production of the bald eagle fan had been delayed because the eagle was bloody and required special cleaning. Shane also agreed to cooperate, and he conceded that he knew it was illegal to sell hawk and eagle parts. The case is: United States v. Arm , 788 F.3d

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All Three Populations of North American Trumpeter Swans Are Increasing

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The North American Trumpeter Swan survey has been conducted approximately every 5 years since 1968 to assess the abundance, productivity, and distribution of Trumpeter Swans in North America. The good news is that these majestic birds have been increasing in numbers every year!

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Can Nature Take Care of Itself?

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Lead remains in both fishing and hunting products, with strong lobbies that insist lead poisoning is not real, even as our facilities fill regularly with birds afflicted with it. Rehabilitators also cooperate with law enforcement on illegal activity, and even monitor emerging diseases in avian species.

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Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

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In addition to habitat loss, extreme weather, invasive species, hunting, and the illegal capture of birds for pet markets are major contributing factors. Product Dimensions: 8.5 ————————— Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Comprehensive Field Guide. by Nils Navarro. Language: English.

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Birds of the Indonesian Archipelago: Greater Sundas and Wallacea–A Field Guide Review

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The Conservation section is frustratingly brief, stating the expected—massive loss of forest due to logging and a plantation economy, weak enforcement of laws regulating hunting and trade, understaffing of reserves and parks.

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