Urban waste disposal explains the distribution of Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus) in an Amazonian metropolis: management implications for birdstrikes and urban planning

Collision rates between aircraft and birds have been rising worldwide. The increases in both air traffic and population sizes of large-bodied birds in cities lacking urban planning result in human-wildlife conflicts, economic loss and even lethal casualties. Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus) represe...

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Main Authors: Giase M. de Araujo, Carlos A. Peres, Fabricio B. Baccaro, Rafael S. Guerta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/5491.pdf