The hunting of birds for their feathers, or plumes, primarily for use in fashion, was a big business in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The populations of birds such as egrets, cranes, herons and flamingoes were decimated before the state and federal governments enacted laws and established preserves.
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For other topics referenced in the Expedition texts, please refer to the Index to Subjects and Names.
1892 Everglades Exploration Expedition : Three Digital Texts, 2015