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X-ray of a shot bald eagle

By Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center 2022 (approx.)
black and white x-ray of the upper half of the body of a large bird, body is dotted with white speckles
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An x-ray image taken during an examination to determine the cause of death of a bald eagle found along power lines near Jordan Valley, Oregon. The eagle was determined to have died from gunshot, shotgun pellets are visible as bright white speckles.

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Public Domain.