Can birds see glass?

Birds can't see glass. As a result, up to one billion birds hit glass and are killed each year in the U.S. alone as they try to navigate around houses, office buildings, and other obstacles. There is a myth that people can see glass, but birds can't. In fact, neither birds nor people can see glass. read more

There is a myth that people can see glass, but birds can’t. In fact, neither birds nor people can see glass. Many people are injured every year by colliding with unmarked doors and windows; embarrassment is the usual result. read more

No. While birds have binocular vision, they do not see the world as mammals do. They also perceive colours differently. Birds can't see glass. They fall for the reflections instead - of trees and clouds. They sometimes attack windows on seeing their own reflection as an intruder. read more

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. read more