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Are cats really causing bird decline? Discover the real causes of bird population loss in North America, including habitat destruction, invasive species, and ecosystem imbalance.

There are widespread misconceptions about domestic cats being ideal prey for other predators. A common example is the misconception of a barred owl attacking a domestic cat, depicted in a misleading photo. In reality, birds of prey do not fly off with live prey heavier than themselves. The owl is likely just warning the cat to stay away, as cats are known to be predators of owls.