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Scientists Say 'Blunt Force Trauma' Killed Arkansas Blackbirds

By Hugh CollinsJan 27th 2011 – 2:14PM
The Daily Citizen / AP

The Daily Citizen / AP

Scientists investigating the death of thousands of blackbirds in Arkansas say they've identified the cause of death: blunt force trauma. Locals in Beebe, Ark., were mystified when as many as 5,000 red-winged blackbirds dropped out of the sky Dec. 31. Studies commissioned by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission ruled out...

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