Various local bird species disappear due to loss of habitat
July 2, 2021
Rawalpindi: Various species of small, indigenous, and colourful birds disappeared as the city has lost a major portion of its tree cover in last few decades due to development and non-development activities.
The big buildings have replaced big trees that used to house hundreds of bird species. More fruit trees are now required to bring back the local birds.
According to the details, the once most commonly found birds have almost disappeared from the scene after losing their natural habitats in trees and vegetation like white-throated kingfishers. wood pigeon, rose-ringed parakeet, Himalayan bulbul, and sparrows. The Journal of Bio-resource Management in its report revealed that various bird species left the city due to loss of habitat, pollution and climatic changes such as black-shouldered kite, crested serpent eagle, and king vulture.