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Ambikapur's Crow Crisis: Deforestation and Pesticides Decimate Bird Population.
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News18•04-10-2026, 19:19
Ambikapur's Crow Crisis: Deforestation and Pesticides Decimate Bird Population.
- •The crow population in Ambikapur has drastically declined, a stark contrast to their previous widespread presence.
- •Local resident Salima Minj attributes the decline to continuous deforestation, which destroys their natural habitats and food sources.
- •Excessive use of chemical pesticides in farming is also cited as a major factor impacting the environment and bird populations.
- •Concerns are raised that these environmental changes are negatively affecting crow breeding, leading to fewer birds.
- •Appeals have been made to plant more trees, adopt organic farming, and provide food and water to help conserve crows and other birds.
Key Questions Answered
The primary reasons for the drop in crow numbers are continuous deforestation, which destroys their natural habitats, and the heavy use of chemical pesticides in farming.
Excessive chemical pesticides used to boost crop yields can negatively affect the environment and birds, ultimately impacting crow breeding and causing their population to decline.
To help preserve birds, experts and local residents appeal for planting more trees, adopting organic farming methods, reducing harmful pesticide use, and arranging food and water.
