Las Vegas neighborhood Macaw bird clash forces government response
By James Schaeffer
Published on March 21, 2026.
Heidi Fleiss, a new homeowner in Las Vegas, has been cited for allowing her Macaws to roam freely within an airstrike hazard area near Reid Airport. This has led to a response from animal control and enforcement of noise ordinances and restrictions on free roaming. Fleiss argues that her housing of Macaws allows for a better life compared to most owners following the cage rules. She also criticizes county code for not caging her birds and for allowing them to roam near the airport airspace. The issue has escalated as Fleiss demands the same scrutiny on her neighbor's backyard before she sells the property.
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