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Although the bird mortality data associated with this database have undergone substantial editing and review prior to posting, not all errors or inaccuracies have been detected. Thus, data should be regarded as provisional since subsequent reviews may result in significant revisions to the data.

These data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center, however no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use of the data. The U.S. Geological Survey and Tufts University (SEANET) shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data retrieved from the SEANET database.

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