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Georgia J Riggs¹, Omkar Joshi¹, Scott R Loss¹

¹Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States of America.

|February 10, 2022

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Understanding public perspectives on bird-window collisions is key to reducing avian mortality. Homeowners and conservationists favor collision reduction, but costs and policy gaps remain obstacles.

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Area of Science:

Ornithology
Conservation Science
Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management

Background:

Bird-window collisions represent a significant human-caused threat to avian populations.
Limited research exists on public perspectives, hindering effective engagement in collision mitigation efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess how homeowners and conservation practitioners prioritize benefits and obstacles of bird-window collision management.
To compare these priorities between stakeholder groups and identify potential conflicts or consensus.

Main Methods:

A combined survey approach using Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).
Respondents conducted pairwise comparisons of management-related factors.

Main Results:

Both groups ranked benefits (strengths, opportunities) higher than drawbacks (weaknesses, threats), indicating positive receptivity to collision reduction.
Identified key obstacles include management costs and a lack of clear policy and guidelines.
Homeowners showed more neutral views and conflicting opinions compared to conservation practitioners.

Conclusions:

Positive perceptions suggest potential for progress in reducing bird-window collisions.
Targeted educational outreach for homeowners is crucial due to their mixed responses.
Addressing human perspectives and priorities is vital for mitigating this human-caused threat to birds.