Relevant authorities combat growth of invasive birds in Oman

MUSCAT : Whereas migratory birds are a vital a part of any ecosystem, the extreme development of sure species of unique birds in Oman has been taking a toll on the Sultanate’s setting. These species embrace the Indian widespread mynah, the Indian crow, and lots of others. They’ve been multiplying over a sizeable geographical extent within the nation, affecting the native ecosystem of Oman, to not point out the consequences they’ve on the dried fish commerce and the harm they incur to public property. These birds additionally transmit plenty of ailments equivalent to chook flu, salmonella micro organism, dermatitis, rash, and so forth.

Related authorities in Oman have been making efforts to fight the uncontrolled development of those invasive species, like recording their behaviour throughout particular intervals by area analysis, and accordingly putting cages and grafts by putting in them within the locations the place these birds unfold, utilizing toxins or narcotic substances on the grafts, monitoring the whereabouts of the nests of those birds and their breeding locations and disposing of them within the first place, putting a layer of oil on the skin of eggs, and utilizing air weapons to do away with these birds.

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