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Wind Energy and Habitat Loss
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Wind turbines are often placed in areas with strong winds, such as coastal regions and mountain passes. How does this placement affect bird populations?
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Birds are killed by wind turbines when they collide with the blades.
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Wind turbines can kill birds by collision, especially during migration periods when birds are flying at high altitudes. The risk of collision is highest for large birds with long wingspans, such as eagles, hawks, and vultures.