A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to federal prison for killing a protected bird. The man admitted to shooting the bird at his home. His admission came after an investigation that started with a report from a concerned citizen.

The bird was found hidden under a covering on the man's property, severely injured. It was later put down by veterinarians due to the extent of its injuries.

The man pleaded guilty and was sentenced in August, after the case was turned over to federal authorities for prosecution. Further details about the case are available from the U.S. Attorney's Office.