Bird Removal Services
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Birds
The first step with all bird removal programs is to confirm what type of bird is bothering you. At Peregrine, our pest control service technicians use the latest bird inspection tools — pest cams, thermal cameras, and snake cameras assist in identifying problematic wildlife. Contact your pest control service technician for the safe, right bird removal solution today.
What To Look For
Magpies
Magpies are black and white in colour, extremely smart, and are part of the crow family. Magpies are a cheeky bird that will take advantage of pet food left outside, loose garbage, and they can be a general nuisance for home owners. Magpies are opportunistic feeders; Their diet consists mainly of insects, seeds and carrion. They occasionally prey on other birds and their nests, but this is only a minor part of the magpie’s diet. Interestingly, the large nests of magpies require about six weeks for construction.
Sparrows
Many species of sparrow’s nest on buildings. In residential areas, sparrows make nests in vents, and fixtures on the exterior roof line of structures. Sparrows are found in large numbers in the city of Calgary, and hence are amongst the most familiar of all wild birds.
Sparrows are primarily seed-eaters, but also eat small insects.
Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers are mostly forage for insects on the trunks and branches of trees. Famously, woodpeckers are known for communicating by drumming with their beak, producing a reverberatory sound that can be heard at some distance. A woodpecker’s diet consists of fruits, bird eggs, small animals, and tree sap. Woodpeckers mostly nest and roost in holes that they excavate in tree trunks, and their abandoned holes are of importance to other cavity-nesting birds. In Calgary, woodpeckers are well-known for making holes in buildings and feeding on fruit crops.
Flickers
Flickers spend a significant amount of their time on the ground eating ants. In an urban area like Calgary, they are found on the sides of homes, primarily making holes in stucco. The northern flicker is the most common species found in central Alberta. Flickers typically have colorful markings on their head.
How to Identify Birds
Magpies
The black and white Eurasian magpie is widely considered one of the most intelligent animals in the world. It is one of the only non-mammal species able to recognize itself in a mirror test. It has a wingspan of approximately 55cm and its weight varies from 150gm-270gm.
Sparrows
Generally, sparrows are a small, plump, brown and grey bird with short tails and stubby, powerful beaks. The differences between sparrow species can be subtle. Sparrows range in size from 11-18 centimetres. Their weight varies from 13gms-42gms. Sparrows are physically similar to other seed-eating birds, such as finches, but have a vestigial dorsal outer primary feather and an extra bone in the tongue.
Woodpeckers
There are about 180 species of woodpeckers worldwide. Woodpeckers inhabit nearly every region, except Australia and New Guinea. Woodpeckers are most abundant in South America and Southeast Asia. Most woodpeckers stay year-round, but a few temperate-zone species (such as the North American yellow-bellied sapsucker and the flicker) are migratory. They are known for their strong pointed beak and amazing ability to cause destruction to structures.
Flickers
Flickers are similar looking to a woodpecker. Most flickers have a white rump, black breast band, and varied head markings. In Calgary, the northern flicker is the most common species found.
OUR SOLUTION
Common Concerns
A bird has made holes in the siding of my house.
What can I do about it?
A bird is pecking and making noises on my chimney.
What can I do about it?
There are birds in my dryer vent.
What can I do about it?
Professional Bird Removal – Calgary – Bird Treatment Service
Professional Bird Removal – Calgary – Bird Treatment Service
- All our bird treatment technicians are licensed applicators in the province of Alberta.
- Peregrine Pest Control is Quality Pro Certified and ISN Certified.
