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Thank you for your interest in the "Guide to Raptor Remains." This photographic guide is to be used in the identification of remains of selected species of raptors.
The Problem
Birds frequently come into contact with electrical structures, including power lines, poles, mounted equipment and wind turbines. The primary hazards posed to birds are electrocution and collision. Electrocution can occur whenever a bird completes an electrical circuit by spanning energized contacts or spanning energized and grounded contacts. Birds with large wingspans, including most birds of prey, are at a greater risk of electrocution.
Laws and Bird Protection
Most bird species in the U.S. are protected by one or more laws. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MTBA) protects the vast majority of birds and states that, unless permitted by regulation, it is unlawful to pursue, hunt, "take," capture, kill, possess, sell, barter, purchase, ship, export or import any migratory birds, or, in any part, nests, eggs, or products thereof.
The Guide to Raptor Remains
In order to address avian fatalities, many utilities now check equipment for potential areas that may pose hazards for birds. A common method is to look under power lines for dead birds. Identifying species for these fatalities is important for a number of reasons. When decomposed carcasses, bone pieces, feathers or pellets are found under electrical structures, it can be difficult to identify the species. This guide provides a resource for identifying partial remains of selected avian species.
