Peregrine falcon populations in Nevada and elsewhere have decreased rapidly in recent years. No one knows why that’s happening, but some researchers suspect an especially virulent strain of bird flu is the main culprit.
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Peregrine falcon populations in Nevada and elsewhere have decreased rapidly in recent years. No one knows why that’s happening, but some researchers suspect an especially virulent strain of bird flu is the main culprit.