While shadow-boxing - a behavior where birds attack their own reflection - has long been recognized as a harmful bird-window interaction, a recent study highlights major gaps in our understanding of its full impact.
The study calls attention to the need for more research on the building characteristics that trigger shadow-boxing, its effects on bird populations, and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies.
Access the study here:
academic.oup.com/condor/article-abstract/127/1/duae054/7821163
In the meantime, Feather Friendly perforated full film is a proven solution to tackle this issue. It minimizes reflections, preventing birds from attacking their own image.
Other less permanent options to reduce shadow-boxing include:
➡️Covering the window with newspaper, wax paper, cardboard, etc.
➡️Apply soap to the outside of the window
➡️Install an exterior window screen
Want to learn more about how Feather Friendly perforated film can help? Reach out to us at info@featherfrie...