A 43-year-old man has been given a prison term for harming a protected bird. He was found to have shot the bird in a residential area and then attempted to conceal it. The man's actions resulted in a federal sentence.

The sentence includes a fine of $5,000 and a short prison term. A magistrate judge handed down the sentence.

Further details about the case are available, including the actions of the court and the circumstances surrounding the incident.