Why do Birds Hit Windows Repeatedly?

Why Birds Hit Windows—and How You Can Help Prevent It

In daylight, birds crash into windows because they see reflections of vegetation or see through the glass to potted plants or vegetation on the other side. At night, nocturnal migrants (including most songbirds) crash because they fly into lighted windows.

What does it Mean when a Bird Hits your Window Multiple Times?

Some believe the bird carries a goodwill message, while others believe it's a message of death. So generally, according to all traditions, a bird hitting your window signifies change. The bird just sees your window as a continuation of the landscape.

Why does a Bird Keep Hitting my Window Everyday?

The most likely reason for this behavior is the aggressive, territorial nature of some birds —especially during nesting season—and the reflections in your windows. Birds in flight see the reflection of trees and sky in windows—not a hard, glass barrier, and fly right into them.

Why do Birds Keep Tapping on my Window?

Birds sometimes attack windows and especially tinted glass , by pecking or striking them. This is usually because they can see their own reflection, and think it is a challenger for their territory. It can be quite distressing when birds hit against your windows.

Journey North American Robin

A. Most robins that repeatedly crash into windows are territorial males. If a male sees his reflection in the glass, he thinks could be another male on his territory. Normally when one male robin intrudes on anothers territory, he skulks around, and flies away when the actual holder of the territory approaches.