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- The impact of free-ranging domestic cats on wildlife of the . . .
We estimate that free-ranging domestic cats kill 1 3–4 0 billion birds and 6 3–22 3 billion mammals annually, and that un-owned cats cause the majority of this mortality
- Wildlife impacts of free-roaming cats: Estimates vs. evidence
Birds killed by cats are, on average, significantly less healthy than birds killed in collisions with windows or cars It’s also important to distinguish between mortality estimates and population impacts
- Cats and Birds | American Bird Conservancy
Cats #1 Threat to Birds Predation by domestic cats is the number-one direct, human-caused threat to birds in the United States and Canada In the United States alone, outdoor cats kill approximately 2 4 billion birds every year Although this number may seem unbelievable, it represents the combined impact of tens of millions of outdoor cats
- Cats Vs Birds: Whos The Real Killer? | PetShun
Cats kill 1 3-4 billion birds in the US annually Cats are hunters, and it is true that other creatures do fall prey to them However, there are doubts about the reliability of the statistics that claim cats kill 1 3-4 billion birds in the US every year This figure comes from a 2013 study by Loss et al published in Nature Communications, which has been described as a "meta-study" or "meta
- FAQ: Outdoor Cats and Their Effects on Birds | All About Birds
It’s estimated that cats kill 1 3–4 billion birds each year in the U S alone, a staggering number even when compared with the next-largest sources: 599 million estimated to be killed in collisions with windows and 200 million killed by automobiles
- The Hidden Truth: How Cats May Contribute to Bird Extinction
In the United States alone, research shows that domestic cats kill between 1 4 and 3 7 billion birds every year, along with billions more small mammals and other wildlife These numbers aren’t just statistics—they represent a devastating toll on native animals and ecosystems
- How Many Birds Do Cats Kill? 13 Statistics to Know: 2025 . . .
In the United States, cats kill an estimated 1 3–4 0 billion each year In this article, we’ll cover 13 statistics you need to know about how many birds cats kill worldwide
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