Predicting and Customizing Development of Bird-Building Collision Prevention Measures in China Based on Research in North America

Abstract

With the development of urbanization, bird collisions with buildings have become increasingly frequent, resulting in significant bird deaths worldwide each year. In North America, hundreds of millions of birds die annually from collisions with buildings. The risks posed by building collisions have already jeopardized bird species diversity. Bird collisions are particularly common during migratory periods. Fatalities from bird-window collisions have a significant impact on ecosystems. Researchers in North America have conducted extensive research and experimentally validated bird collision prevention measures in various regions, which can effectively reduce avian mortality rates from collisions with buildings. While precise national statistics are lacking in China, existing research indicates that a significant number of birds also die from collisions with buildings. However, relevant research is limited in China and there is a lack of effective mitigation strategies. Therefore, this paper aims to develop bird collisions prevention measures applicable to Chinese avian populations, drawing on existing research on bird collisions in North America and incorporating it into existing research in China.