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  2. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act - Wikipedia

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    The young birds were placed on an artificial nesting platform for several weeks. The birds lived in cages once their feathers became fully developed. In addition, they were fed and watched by human caretakers. Around 12 to 13 weeks old, the eaglets were tested for their flying ability. In order to monitor the birds, a small radio transmitters ...

  3. Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 - Wikipedia

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    The statute makes it unlawful without a waiver to pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill, or sell nearly 1,100 species of birds listed therein as migratory birds. The statute does not discriminate between live or dead birds and also grants full protection to any bird parts, including feathers, eggs, and nests.

  4. Distraction display - Wikipedia

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    If the nest is on open terrain, the parent may perceive predators at a greater distance and be able to leave the nest and begin displaying before the predator is in sufficient proximity to locate the nest. [22] [4] Ground-nesting birds employ different defensive behaviors as part of their antipredator strategies because they nest where a wide ...

  5. Passenger pigeon - Wikipedia

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    The passenger pigeon or wild pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) is an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to North America. Its common name is derived from the French word passager , meaning "passing by", due to the migratory habits of the species.

  6. Do not feed the animals - Wikipedia

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    Some people oppose such laws claiming that animals such as pigeons can be an amenity for people who do not have company such as friends or family, and say that the laws prohibiting feeding animals in urban places must change. [36] In some countries, such as Greece, feeding the pigeons in cities is a widespread practice. [37]

  7. Bird control spike - Wikipedia

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    However, such devices cause unnecessary harm to birds or other wildlife, and are therefore illegal in some areas, such as the United Kingdom. [8] Sharp-tipped bird control spikes are illegal in much of the rest of the world, [8] and are unsuitable for areas which are regularly accessible for humans. As a result, some companies manufacture ...

  8. People Want Pigeons for Pets After Video of Bird Getting the ...

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    Abby Jardine shared a video of her caring for her precious pigeon by giving her a nice bath. The bird loved it! Her gentle nature really won over people online, who are sort of convinced that ...

  9. Bird control - Wikipedia

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    Bird control spikes on a rooftop in Denmark A top of broken glass provides an effective physical deterrent [citation needed] to birds considering resting on this wall.. Bird control or bird abatement involves the methods to eliminate or deter pest birds from landing, roosting and nesting.