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Penn Hills vs Pittsburgh

How do bird protection rules compare between Penn Hills, PA and Pittsburgh, PA?

Penn Hills, PA

Allegheny County

No data available yet for Penn Hills.

Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny County

Few Restrictions

Pittsburgh participates in Lights Out programs to reduce migratory bird collisions, and federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act protections under 16 U.S.C. Β§703 apply to nest disturbance, supplemented by Game Commission rules for resident species.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactPenn HillsPittsburgh
Federal law-MBTA 16 U.S.C. Β§703
Local program-Lights Out Pittsburgh
Glazing rule-Voluntary today
Tree rule-Title 9 nesting

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Penn Hills FAQ

No FAQs available.

Pittsburgh FAQ

Can I remove a nest from my eaves?

Only outside active nesting season for unprotected species. Most native songbirds and raptors are protected and disturbing the nest violates federal law.

Is bird-friendly glass required?

Not currently. Pittsburgh encourages bird-friendly glazing through design guidance but has not adopted a citywide mandate as of this writing.

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