Government Declares New Peacock Sanctuaries in Karnataka, Kerala

August 7, 2024

Recently, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Mr. Bhupender Yadav, announced the creation of two new Peacock Sanctuaries in India: Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala. This decision shows the government’s ongoing effort to protect wildlife and the national bird, the peacock.

Peacock Sanctuary Designation

Declaring Adichunchanagiri and Choolannuar as Peacock Sanctuaries is an important move to protect peafowl (peacocks) and their habitats. Sanctuaries offer a safe space where these birds can live and thrive without human disturbance.

Cause of Peacock Deaths in Delhi

In response to questions about peacock deaths in Delhi, the Minister explained that the deaths were caused by heat stroke, not bird flu. This clarification helps calm public fears about disease outbreaks among wildlife.

Conservation Measures

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has taken several steps to boost peacock conservation. These include setting up breeding and conservation centers aimed at increasing the peafowl population. Peacocks, which are India’s national bird, are important for biodiversity and cultural heritage. Their conservation helps maintain ecological balance and preserves India’s natural heritage.

About peacock conservation

Peacock conservation involves protecting both the Indian blue peacock and the green peafowl. These birds face threats from habitat loss and hunting, so efforts include restoring their habitats and preventing poaching. Peafowl play key roles in ecosystems, such as spreading seeds. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the green peafowl as Near Threatened. Local communities are engaged in these conservation efforts, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness in protecting these birds, which symbolize beauty and grace across cultures.

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