Which car is most likely to get bird droppings on it?

Birds may be attracted to certain types of vehicles. Photo: Shutterstock .

By evolution and survival, birds excrete both urine and feces at the same time through a single organ called the cloaca. Additionally, certain colors or driving habits of certain cars make it easier for birds to defecate on them.

Earlier this month, Alan’s Factory Outlet released its “Bird Poop Report,” which surveyed 1,000 drivers in the United States about their experiences with bird poop in their cars. The report, combined with ornithological studies, came to a series of surprising conclusions about the connection between bird poop and car appearance.

In general, brown, red, and black vehicles are most likely to be targeted by birds, while lighter options like white or silver are less likely to be targeted. In terms of brands, Ram trucks are the most “attacked,” followed by Jeep, Chevrolet, Nissan, and Dodge.

The study also asked questions about drivers’ actual experiences with the problem, with 58% of respondents reporting more than one bird poop incident in a single day, and 11% reporting damage to the paint.

About 30% of respondents believe that birds have deliberately targeted their cars, especially Lexus (47%), Tesla (39%) and Dodge (35%) owners. By comparison, Dodge and Tesla ranked 5th and 7th, respectively, on the list of 10 brands most vulnerable to bird attacks (Lexus was not on the list).

Car colors and brands are prone to bird droppings. Photo: Alan's Factory Outlet.

Another interesting finding was that bird droppings often disrupt drivers’ daily routines. Specifically, 6% of participants had canceled or delayed plans to deal with a poop-covered car. Meanwhile, 14% said they had been hit by bird poop while getting in or out of a car.

Dealing with bird droppings can also become a financial concern. 57% admitted to spending money on car washes just to clean up bird droppings, and 39% said it was the reason they had to wash their cars multiple times a month.

About a quarter of respondents said they spend more than $500 a year on “bird droppings-related car washes and repairs.” For Tesla and BMW owners, maintenance costs related to bird droppings often exceed $500 a year.

Concerns about bird droppings are also changing drivers’ habits. More than half of survey respondents said they were concerned about their current parking space being unsafe enough to avoid droppings, while 38% said they would walk an extra block or two just to avoid a “bird-bombed area.”

The survey suggests a number of reasons why birds are attracted to certain vehicles. Birds living in urban areas often prefer to perch on trees, power lines or road signs because these locations “provide safety and good visibility. Therefore, cars parked under these locations will be in sight.

However, birds have an extra type of cone cell in their eyes that detects ultraviolet light, which makes them see color differently than humans. So it’s possible that browns, reds, and blacks appear more appealing to birds, a trend that has been noted before by ornithologists.

“If your car feels like a magnet for bird droppings, you’re not imagining it,” the report says. Science has shown that there are other reasons behind this condition.

Source: https://znews.vn/xe-nao-de-dinh-phan-chim-nhat-post1597942.html