Descriptive observational study of the presence of pigeons in urban spaces andtheir impact on public health in Montería, Colombia

Authors

  • Leandro Anaya Universidad de Córdoba, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Departamento de Biología, Montería, Colombia
  • Teodora Cavadía Universidad de Córdoba, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Departamento de Biología, Montería, Colombia
  • Enrique Pardo Universidad de Córdoba, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Departamento de Biología, Montería, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6467-5790

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v35i2.25651

Keywords:

perception, Columba livia, urban spaces, pollution, human health

Abstract

The aim of this research was to identify the perception of the inhabitants of Montería, Colombia, about the presence of pigeons in urban spaces and their impact on public health. A survey was designed in Google Forms that obtained the following data: demographic information of the respondent, general perception about pigeons, perception of the impact that pigeons cause on public health and control methods. It was obtained 516 valid surveys. On this, 56% of the participants were women, 63.8% recognized doves as a symbol of peace, over 60% considered that they do not suffer due to the lack of shelter or food, and 65% recognized doves as dangerous to human health. Furthermore, over 50% agreed that these birds are a source of pollution and deteriorate infrastructure with their droppings, and 74% agreed with the need to create regulations that reduce the negative effects caused by the presence of pigeons in urban areas.

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Published

2024-04-30

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2024 Enrique Pardo, Leandro Anaya, Teodora Cavadía

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How to Cite

Anaya, L., Cavadía, T., & Pardo, E. (2024). Descriptive observational study of the presence of pigeons in urban spaces andtheir impact on public health in Montería, Colombia. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 35(2), e25651. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v35i2.25651