Kasaragod: Even though it is a national bird, the fact that the number of peacocks is crossing the limit is not a good sign even for bird watchers. Once a rare bird in most of the countryside, the peacock is now more and more popular in the wild. In Thrissur, one of the couple who was traveling on a bike died in an accident after being hit by a peacock.
This is not an isolated incident. The number of peacocks has increased significantly in many districts of the state. PO Nameer, head of the Center for Wildlife Studies at the University of Agriculture, said the spread of peacock sightings was a sign of climate change and more studies were needed in the region.
The increase is large
Studies show that peacocks make up 19.15% of the state’s land area. At this rate, by 2050, 41.44% to 55.33% of the state’s land area will be suitable for peacocks to live. Experts estimate that the peacock’s natural enemies have dwindled and the number of defenses has increased. Peacocks are more common in areas with less rainfall
Protected item
If the number of peacocks increases excessively, the Chief Wildlife Warden must give permission for matters including controlling their numbers. The peacock, also a national bird, is listed as one of the first protected species under the Wildlife Conservation Act. Killing a peacock is punishable by up to 7 years in prison and a fine of up to Rs 2 lakh. Even if the egg is destroyed, the case can be registered.
Headache for farmers
Farmers complain that peacocks are destroying crops in many places. In many places, peacocks are causing significant headaches for farmers. Vegetable cultivation was destroyed in many places. They come in groups. There are also complaints that the tiles flew over the run-down houses and shattered. After wild boars and monkeys, peacocks are the most annoying.
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