are birds killed for down?
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Although the down feathers of various species of wildfowl, gulls and other seabirds have historically been used for insulation, most now come from domestic geese. Some 70 percent of the world's supply comes from China, typically from birds killed for their meat.
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Solar kills are just… solar kills. To kill two birds with one stone, use the solar MG from Menagerie, Fix Odds. The points from Nightfalls are not hard.
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A portion of the world's supply of down feathers are plucked from live birds, a practice condemned as cruel by animal welfare groups. ... Although live-plucking is illegal in Canada, the United States and Europe, it is known to occur in two European countries (Poland and Hungary) and in China.
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Feeding your backyard birds. One of the best ways to enjoy wildlife in the comfort of your home is to watch birds at a feeder. ... But feeding certainly can help individual birds in your neighborhood. The general rule for feeding of any wild animal is: do not feed when it might cause harm.
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Incidents of bird attacks on drones They can be very territorial, and they will treat any flying object as a prey. ... The potential of birds to down drones has been recognized the world over, with some law enforcement groups even training eagles to take down rogue drones.
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Although no animals are being hunted there are still environmental consequences. After a clay pigeon has been shot out of the air and is spread across the ground the pieces do break down. Eventually enough weathering will cause them to erode into smaller pieces until they are barely noticeable.
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In some areas, it was said a robin would sing mournfully beside the deceased until the burial was complete. In direct contrast to these old beliefs, it was popularly considered unlucky to kill or harm a robin, or to steal or destroy its eggs and damage its nest.
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Parrotlets are near and dear to my heart. I do not believe they can die from loneliness. So don't beat yourself up in to thinking you were the reason your bird died. Birds have survival instinct and they are notorious at masking illness, and some die suddenly without warning.
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If cornered, it can deliver dangerous kicks capable of killing lions and other large predators. Deaths from kicks and slashes are rare, with most attacks resulting from humans provoking the birds.
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As for land birds, if the rain is not too heavy nor too cold, most birds will keep feeding. Stalwart Christmas bird counters regularly go birding in the rain, and there is often sustained activity with plenty to look at even in heavy rain if you know where to look.
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Generally, yes. They instinctively know that a decomposing dead baby will attract scavengers and insects. If you find a dead baby bird under a tree or bush it's usually one that died in the nest and was pushed out. Eggs that don't hatch are generally left where they are, although some birds push these out as well.
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Windmills kill anywhere from 234,000 to 328,000 birds a year, according to a study by federal scientists. ... A USA Today review of the study noted that collisions with cell and radio towers cause an estimated 6.8 million deaths, while cats kill a staggering 1.4 billion to 3.7 billion birds a year.
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The bird kills mark the latest instance in which the quest for clean energy sometimes has inadvertent environmental harm. Solar farms have been criticized for their impacts on desert tortoises, and wind farms have killed birds, including numerous raptors.
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Contrary to popular myth and legend, lovebirds do not have to be kept in pairs to lead happy lives, nor will they die if they are parted from their mate (though most will certainly miss the company). ... Lovebirds can be very aggressive and will kill another lovebird if they do not want it in THEIR cage!
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Birds represent flights of one thing or another. A dead bird does not necessarily mean disappointment or misfortune through loss while it most likely always means the end of something—and the beginning of something. Perhaps you have reached the close or end of some term and it's time for you to prepare for another.
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It is a misdemeanor to kill them. It is important that you check around your neighborhood for pigeon hobbyists before you begin a control program to avoid any accidental removal of their birds. There may be municipal restrictions on the taking or methods of taking pigeons under their jurisdiction.
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There is no reason to suggest that feeders cause birds to lose their ability to forage for natural foods. But, inevitably, feeding does affect the birds we see around us.