House crows are an invasive non-native species that pose a threat to Singapore's native biodiversity, said NParks.
They are protective of their young and may attack residents when they sense their young are threatened, it said, adding that the birds can also create noise as well as soiling and hygiene issues.
To manage the crow population, NParks said it adopts a multi-pronged, science-based approach anchored by managing food availability, disrupting nesting opportunities and reducing the population.
These include nest removal, studies on crow ecology, food source reduction, habitat modification, monitoring feedback on illegal bird feeding and enforcement against offenders.
"Crow shooting is a complementary measure that will augment our existing crow management efforts, which will continue to be carried out on top of the progressive implementation of shooting operations," it said.
NParks said the measures are all essential and complementary components of a toolkit, which will contribute towards a gradual and sustained reduction in crow numbers.
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They are protective of their young and may attack residents when they sense their young are threatened, it said, adding that the birds can also create noise as well as soiling and hygiene issues.
To manage the crow population, NParks said it adopts a multi-pronged, science-based approach anchored by managing food availability, disrupting nesting opportunities and reducing the population.
These include nest removal, studies on crow ecology, food source reduction, habitat modification, monitoring feedback on illegal bird feeding and enforcement against offenders.
"Crow shooting is a complementary measure that will augment our existing crow management efforts, which will continue to be carried out on top of the progressive implementation of shooting operations," it said.
NParks said the measures are all essential and complementary components of a toolkit, which will contribute towards a gradual and sustained reduction in crow numbers.
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