The most disliked bird is subjective and varies by region, but globally several species are commonly disliked due to noise, mess, aggression, or association with pests. In many urban areas, pigeons are often considered the most disliked because they are seen as dirty, their droppings stain buildings and sidewalks, they gather in large flocks, and people refer to them as rats with wings, though this is unfair as they are intelligent and descendants of domesticated birds. Crows and ravens are disliked by some farmers because they eat crops and by some people due to superstitions about death. Seagulls are disliked in coastal cities because they are aggressive, steal food, and are noisy. European Starlings are disliked in North America because they are invasive, form huge noisy flocks, and compete with native birds for nesting cavities. House Sparrows are also invasive and disliked for similar reasons. Magpies are disliked in some areas for stealing shiny objects and raiding nests. Vultures are disliked due to association with death and their scavenging appearance. Among wild birds, Canada Geese are often disliked in parks because they are aggressive, especially during nesting season, and leave large droppings. Overall, pigeons, crows, seagulls, and starlings tend to be the most disliked in cities, but dislike often stems from misunderstanding and human created problems like feeding and waste.
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