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To win a pointless internet argument, who knows. I don't even care, because the why doesn't really matter. The point is that anecdotal evidence is pointless and just there to make you feel better about whatever hypothesis you're supporting, but it's not actually factual data we should trust and build policies around. And sorry, but studies citing this study as their base assumption is also not making that point any more valid, it just proves my point further. If anything you want proper studies that back up this claim and actually confirm it, but with actual data instead of a bunch of guesstimates. Until then I cannot take it seriously.
Its not worth arguing over since the end result is the same either way. Wild domestic cat population control is important enough that people all around the world are addressing it, and whether you think cats have an impact or not will not affect that in any way. I only initially commented because it's one of the many reasons you shouldn't let your cats go outdoors, and the topic of small birds is relevant. I had no intention of arguing with anyone lol