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North American bird populations are shrinking and, in many places, the rate of their decline is accelerating, likely due to warming temperatures and intensive agriculture, a new study in the journal ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — Billions fewer birds are flying through North American skies than decades ago and their numbers are ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Billions fewer birds are flying through North American skies than decades ago and their population is shrinking ever faster, mostly due to a combination of intensive agriculture and ...

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