Aviation safety ranking values and bird species at Trabzon International Airport, Türkiye

The study investigated bird species at Trabzon International Airport (TIA) in Türkiye and their Aviation Safety Ranking Values (ASRV). During the period between February 2021 2022, 75 observations were carried out using direct indirect observation methods (camera traps, nests, eggs, feathers and; pellets) to identify species. As a result, 109 identified belonging 39 families. Migration status of observed birds ranged from overwintering (27), summer visitors (26), residents (17), wintering passage migrants (14), (9), (8), (5), (3). hazard ranking system is based on size, average weights, flocking characteristics, flight behaviour. According criteria ASRV, total 36 TIA with levels intermediate (3), high (4), very (5) determined. Among identified, 25 weighed 700 2200 grams. Wildlife professionals should be assigned all airports successfully control strikes increase safety, performed regularly.