Assam Civic Body Chops Off Trees & Nests Amid COVID Fears, Over 200 Protected Bird Species Dies
About 200 egret birds die as the civic body chops down trees of the protected bird species. It was believed that the bird's droppings may spread COVID-19 infections.
GUWAHATI:
Protected Bird Species Death Amid COVID Fears in Assam: A baseless claim kills nearly 200 egret birds, including newborn chicks, in the state of Assam, as the Municipality chops down trees and destroys the nests of the protected bird species. It was believed that the bird's droppings may transmit the deadly infectious coronavirus infection. Cattle egrets are small herons listed on Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972. Cattle egrets are a kind of heron that is white in colour.