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In the Victorian era, large, brightly colored exotic feathers and whole birds were so sought after as hat decorations that several birds of paradise were driven to the edge of extinction.
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In the Victorian era, the demand for large, brightly colored exotic feathers and whole birds for hat decorations drove several birds of paradise to the edge of extinction.
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News Article
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{
    "era": "Victorian era"
}
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History Fashion Extinction Birds Victorian Era
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September 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM (1 week ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM (1 week ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/opinion/birds-feeding-britain-parasite.html

A guest essay questions the common practice of feeding garden birds in Britain, citing concerns about the spread of disease and the potential negative impact on wild bird populations. The author suggests that while well-intentioned, the practice may be doing more harm than good.

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