Parrot Massacre on Narmada Banks: 200 Birds Die Due to Fatal Food Poisoning

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In a shocking incident, over 200 parrots have perished on the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district due to severe food poisoning. The tragic event unfolded over the last four days near an aqueduct bridge in the Badwah area, where the birds' carcasses were discovered. According to District Wildlife Warden Tony Sharma, the parrots were initially rescued but succumbed to the toxicity of the food shortly after. Veterinary examinations have ruled out bird flu as the cause of death, and instead, officials from the veterinary department attribute the tragedy to food poisoning and improper diet. Forest department officials have banned feeding near the aqueduct bridge and deployed staff to enforce the ban. Viscera samples from the deceased birds were sent to Jabalpur for further examination. Veterinarian Dr Manisha Chauhan, who conducted the post-mortems, noted that the parrots showed symptoms of food poisoning, with no indication of bird flu. She warned that people often unknowingly feed birds food that can be detrimental to their digestive systems. Veterinary extension officer Dr Suresh Baghel stated that rice and small pebbles were found in the stomachs of the dead birds, suggesting that the birds may have ingested toxic substances, including pesticides from sprayed fields and contaminated water from the Narmada River. The incident highlights the risks associated with feeding birds cooked or leftover food, which can prove fatal. The authorities are urging visitors to the bridge to refrain from feeding the birds and to dispose of food waste properly to prevent such tragedies in the future.