Bird Mortality Reporting Form
A bird mortality reporting form for recording dead birds found on farms, near windows, or around towers, so details can be passed on to agencies or researchers.
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What you fill in
- Date found
- Location
- Bird species if known
- Number of birds
- Condition of bird
- Suspected cause
- Nearby structures
- Photos taken
- Agency contacted
- Reporter name
How to use this form
Print one per event, animal, field or person. A completed form on file is easier to rely on than a memory.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA APHIS and CDC.
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