The most toxic thing to birds is lead, specifically lead shot used in hunting.
Lead shot is toxic to birds because it accumulates in their bodies, leading to lead poisoning.
When birds ingest lead shot, it can cause a variety of health problems, including:
- Anemia
- Kidney failure
- Brain damage
- Death
Lead shot can also be harmful to birds that eat prey animals that have ingested lead shot.
There are a number of things that can be done to reduce the risk of lead poisoning in birds, including:
- Using non-lead shot
- Cleaning up lead shot that has been dropped
- Educating hunters about the dangers of lead shot
By taking these steps, we can help to protect birds from the dangers of lead poisoning.
