Nashville and Blackburnian warblers among birds of more than 20 species that hit American National Building, possibly after mistaking lights for moon or sun
Nearly 400 migratory birds of brilliant plumage were killed when they smashed into an office tower in Texas while flying in a storm, officials said on Friday.
Workers arrived at the American National Building, the tallest skyscraper in downtown Galveston, on Thursday morning. They found the birds with feathers of blue, green, yellow and other hues dead on the ground, said Josh Henderson, animal services supervisor for Galveston police.
More than 20 species were among the 395 birds that died, Henderson said. The biggest group was Nashville warblers, followed by Blackburnian Warblers.
Three surviving birds were taken to a wildlife center.
The birds were coming from Central and South America and arrived in the coastal city of Galveston, probably fatigued from their flight over the Gulf of Mexico. The birds migrate to several areas across North America during the warmer months of the year.
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Nearly 400 migratory birds of brilliant plumage were killed when they smashed into an office tower in Texas while flying in a storm, officials said on Friday.
Workers arrived at the American National Building, the tallest skyscraper in downtown Galveston, on Thursday morning. They found the birds with feathers of blue, green, yellow and other hues dead on the ground, said Josh Henderson, animal services supervisor for Galveston police.
More than 20 species were among the 395 birds that died, Henderson said. The biggest group was Nashville warblers, followed by Blackburnian Warblers.
Three surviving birds were taken to a wildlife center.
The birds were coming from Central and South America and arrived in the coastal city of Galveston, probably fatigued from their flight over the Gulf of Mexico. The birds migrate to several areas across North America during the warmer months of the year.
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