The Most Common Pest Birds

Pigeons
The common pigeon of towns and cities. Chunky with short rounded tail. Able to breed year-round. Not migratory.
Grackles
Large Birds. Males solid black, females brown. Mostly migratory. Large flocks found overnight in trees.
Starlings
A short-tailed, chunky, iridescent black bird. Medium sized, speckled with a yellow beak. Mostly migratory. Overnight flocks in trees.
Sparrows
6 inches long, black brown with darker streaks and long rounded tail. Short and small. Usually nest in small areas like signs and eaves.

The most common places

  • Trees
  • Ledges
  • Awnings
  • Rooftops
  • Pipes
  • Dumpsters
  • Attics
  • Loading Docks
  • Rain Gutters
  • Structural Crevices
  • Mechanical Rooms
  • Architectural Insets
  • Multi-Story Buildings
  • Historical Landmarks
  • Median Right-of-Way
  • Parking Garages
  • Window Sills
  • Electrical Units
  • Rafters
  • Signs
  • A/C Units
  • Airports
  • Warehouses
  • Eaves
  • Light Poles
  • Parking Lots
  • Cooling Towers

The most common Effects

  • Carcasses
  • Feathers & Debris
  • Tenant/Customer Complaints
  • Odors
  • Fecal Buildup
  • Noise
  • Bird Related Diseases
  • Bacterial and Fungus Growth
  • Droppings
  • Nests
  • Abandoned Rotting Eggs
  • Cosmetic Damage
  • Respiratory Concerns
  • Bird Mites
  • Slips & Falls
  • Cleaning Expenses
  • Roof Drain Clogs
  • Cooling Tower Contamination
  • Slips & Falls
  • Dying Trees & Vegetation
  • Unsightly Property Appearance