Urban Menace: The ‘Pigeon Problem’ In Indian Cities Is Human-Caused

Feeding Pigeons for some people is equivalent to connecting with nature but the truth cannot be far from it.This ready supply of food, adaptable nesting habits and prolific breeding have led to a huge jump in pigeon numbers across India in recent years. Pigeons are known to spread zoonoses through ectoparasites in their droppings or feathers which have been proven to cause long-term respiratory diseases. Read more about risks of human induced population boom in pigeons and some ways how it can be overcome in this article.

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