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Over 1 Billion Hummingbirds Die Annually from Window Collisions

1/15/2025

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Hummingbirds are in peril, with more than 1 billion succumbing to window collisions each year in the U.S. Their tiny frames and rapid flight leave them exposed to this danger. Homeowners can help by installing protective window treatments like netting or vertical lines, fostering safer habitats for these delicate creatures.

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Story summary

Hummingbirds are in peril, with more than 1 billion succumbing to window collisions each year in the U.S. Their tiny frames and rapid flight leave them exposed to this danger. Homeowners can help by installing protective window treatments like netting or vertical lines, fostering safer habitats for these delicate creatures.