<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BIRD CORPORATION FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FORM 10Q.
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-31-1995
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