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Power infrastructure, which includes transmission lines, wires, mobile phone towers, and power towers, is a distinctive anthropogenic structure in terms of material composition, design, and continuity that provides avian animals with artificial habitat for breeding and roosting. The purpose of this study was to determine the variety, quantity, and behavior of birds that use power structures as man-made habitat. Across various species and regions, birds are increasingly utilizing transmission towers as nesting sites, a trend driven by habitat degradation and the availability of these man-made structures as alternative nesting locations Elevated vantage points and reduced threats from ground predators make these towers attractive to certain bird species. However, this behavioral adaptation poses risks both to avian populations and to power infrastructure. As natural habitats such as wetlands, forests, and farmland are rapidly replaced by urban infrastructure--roads, bridges, power lines, and communication towers--the ecological dynamics shift accordingly. While some structures inadvertently support wildlife by providing shelter and breeding spaces, their proliferation raises concerns about long-term environmental impacts.