Vultures - USDA

Michael L. Avery Supervisory Research wildlife Biologist usda -APHIS- wildlife services National wildlife Research Center Gainesville, Florida Martin Lowney State Director usda -APHIS- wildlife services Lakewood, Colorado Human- wildlife Conflicts Black and turkey Vultures cause problems in several ways. The most common problems associated with Vultures are structural damage, loss of aesthetic value and property use related to offensive odors and appearance, depredation to livestock and pets, and air traffic safety. Management of these diverse problems often can be addressed by targeting the source of the birds causing the problem, namely the roost where the birds spend the night. Often the roost itself is the problem, such as when birds roost on a communication tower and foul the equipment with their feces or when they roost in a residential area. There, droppings and regurgitations create odors and their presence is perceived as a threat by the homeowners.

Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Permits are not required for effigies made from feathers of domestic fowl. The hang-ing of a vulture carcass or taxidermic effigy could be dis-tasteful to some members of the public. It might be pru-dent to contact local conservation or birding groups or local

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