A tale of birds and buildings

3:16 PM, Apr. 3, 2013
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The average bird can cruise between three-inch openings in dense woodlands at more than 20-30 mph - so it may seem safe to assume they can easily maneuver around giant city buildings. Unfortunately for our feathered friends, that's just not the case.

Experts say that up to 1 billion birds die in North America each year due to building collisions. If it's lit up at night, the average big building kills about 1,000 birds a year.

Why is navigating around city buildings so tough for migrating birds? A deadly combination of glass, light and disorientation means that birds are actually drawn to the ...

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