Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on complaints about pigeons
Jul 11, 2016
Ms Tin Pei Ling: To ask the Minister for National Development
(a) how many complaints about pigeons have been received by AVA and town councils on average per month over the past year; and
(b) what have been done in response to these complaints.
Answer:
Over the past year, AVA received about 320 pigeon-related feedback each month. The feedback pertains mainly to the feeding of pigeons and pigeon-related nuisances, e.g. soiling of laundry by pigeon droppings.
The management of pigeon-related issues requires a multi-stakeholder approach. AVA enforces against pigeon feeders and NEA enforces against littering offences, which could contribute to food sources for birds. AVA and the Town Councils also conduct pigeon control operations when necessary.
In addition, to reduce food supply for the birds, it is important for the Town Councils to maintain the cleanliness of the estates, while NEA ensures good food waste management in food centres and coffee-shops.
AVA distributes advisories to residents on the environmental health and hygiene issues caused by pigeons. Members of the public have a role to play by not feeding pigeons, which would result in an increase in the pigeon population and pigeon-related nuisance.