title: [Sociocultural reasons for the pigeon problem].
abstract: The feeding of animals as a friendly gesture is deeply rooted in man. This behaviour has a negative effect on the Street-pigeons which as a consequence suffer from overpopulation. The problem can only be solved by limiting this feeding. The pigeon-feeders are the cause of the pigeon-problem in our cities. The feeders can by their motivation be classified in various groups. Play-feeders and display-feeders can be recognised. They are more easily to be dealt with than the fanatical pigeon-friends who show a strong emotional attachment to these birds. The pigeon-problem can be overcome if this stubborn group can be taught to change his behaviour. Such a solution would be highly rewarding as great sums of money are spent to remove damages caused by the pigeons to buildings and works of art.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Pathologie, Medizinische Biologie, Universität Basel.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Haag-Wackernagel
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed; D000818:Animals; D010856:Columbidae; D003469:Culture; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans; D011156:Population Density; D012919:Social Behavior; D014504:Urban Health
vernacular_title: Die soziokulturellen Ursachen des Taubenproblems.