Cervical Dislocation: House Sparrow/Starling Dispatch - On Stuffed Animal

NO LIVE OR DEAD ANIMALS USED IN THIS VIDEO
PERFORMED ON A STUFFED ANIMAL for demonstrative purposes.
The sound is dubbed in at ~5:15.
Actual demo at: 3:22
Cervical dislocation is one of the most humane methods of house sparrow and starling euthanasia. This technique is used for conservation purposes. Starlings and house sparrows are non-native invasive species in North America. They're not just a feeder pest, they are a major transmitter of avian disease and routinely kill native adult and baby birds. They are one of the biggest reasons purple martins have become almost entirely dependent on humans for nesting.
When left unchecked, invasive species can lead to a native species becoming endangered or even extinct. In fact, this happens on islands quite a bit.
If you're starting to learn about control methods for these birds, there are more videos on this channel. Another amazing channel to visit is the Backyard Birds channel. Jeff has been caring for native cavity nesters for years and has put together amazing videos to help with your conservation efforts: / backyardbirdsus
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Gloves - always use gloves. Birds bite and have diseases. Always wash your hands after.
Needle nose pliers (optional)
Small stuffed animal with clear head, or a pair of socks and a hair-tie - for when you want to practice.
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CD demo on mice - done a little differently: • Video
----House Sparrow Resources ----
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How to make a decoy trap box: • DIY Cardboard Sparrow ...
How to euthanize via Blow Method (demonstrated on socks) • House Sparrow Dispatch...
House sparrow/ starling harming native birds (not suitable for children): • Invasive Sparrows and ...
------ Special thanks to River M. for the video request. It was great getting to know you and I hope your decoy works out well. Let me know!
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