Hyderabad18 Oct, 1:17 pm IST

Dasara: Public urged to report illegal capture and display of Telangana’s state bird Palapitta

What happened

Humane World for Animals India and the Telangana Forest Department urge the public to report illegal capture of the Palapitta.

This issue highlights the conflict between cultural traditions and wildlife protection, affecting local ecosystems. Protecting the bird helps preserve the natural environment in the metro area.

The facts

1The Palapitta is Telangana's state bird.
2It is protected under Schedule II of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
3Illegal capture is often linked to Dasara festival beliefs.

Sources

Read at Telangana Today Hyderabad ↗

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Check the Telangana Forest Department helpline numbers (9803338666 or 1800-425-5364) if you witness illegal bird capture.