"Manhunt for Montana Bird Killer Escalates as Suspect Skips Court"

A Montana man accused of killing thousands of birds, including bald and golden eagles, failed to appear in court, prompting a federal judge to issue an arrest warrant. The man, along with another defendant, is charged with unlawfully trafficking eagles and violating wildlife trafficking laws. They allegedly worked with others to hunt and kill the birds and sell their parts on the black market. Bald and golden eagles are considered sacred by Native Americans, and their killing is prohibited by US law.