Rise in sale of exotic birds

Pooja Kashyap, The Times of India

Exotic birds can be sold openly in the market and will not be considered an offence! No wonder there are increasing reports of rare birds being sold. Only Indian birds are covered under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which entails a punishment of upto seven years.

Migration Update from April 30, 2010 - Journey North

Many western cranes are still in the central flyway, while at least 89 of the new eastern flock are confirmed home. No new nests, but the first hatchling for the new Class of 2010 is expected May 2 at the captive breeding center in Maryland.