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. 1975 Jun;72(6):1994–1996. doi: 10.1073/pnas.72.6.1994

Reactions of migrating birds to lights and aircraft.

R P Larkin, J R Torre-Bueno, D R Griffin, C Walcott
PMCID: PMC432678  PMID: 1056007

Abstract

Midair collsions between birds and aircraft pose a hazard for both. While observing migrating birds with a tracking radar, we find that birds often react, by taking evasive maneuvers, at distances of 200-300 m to both searchlight beams and the approach of a small airplane with its landing lights on. Appropriately arranged lights on aircraft should decrease the hazard of collisions with birds.

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