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What happened to the birds in Hong Kong when Typhoon Mangkhut hit?

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When Typhoon Mangkhut battered Hong Kong on Sunday, it felled at least 17,000 trees and smashed hundreds of windows. As trees are home to hundreds of bird species in the city, we look at how the creatures fared amid the most intense storm in the city’s recorded history. Where do the birds go when a storm hits? Hong Kong Bird Watching Society research manager Yu Yat-tung said some birds flee the city when they sense strong winds accelerating, while others hide in spaces near air...

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