Prayagraj: A wildlife photographer who is committed and laparoscopy and cancerous surgeons from the Prasagraj, Dr.
Arpit Bansal, has succeeded in clicking on the very rare and endangered and endangered (STRIX Ocellata).
Found in Central Indian forests, speckled wood owls have been registered as “species threatened” in the International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN) red list since 2016.
In addition, other owl species are clicked by Dr.
Bansal in Prayagraj including Speckled Owlet included, Owlet Forest, Barn Owl and Indian Owl Scops, all of which face extinct threats.
Of the 1,349 species of birds found in India, Dr.
Arpit has photographed 887.
Overall 36 ghost species are found in India and Dr.
Arpit has photographed 32.
“Ghost wood spots are a new species photographed for the first time the city per ebird.org.
It was photographed near Campus Harishchandra Research Institute (HRI), Jhunsi.
With this, I have clicked a total of five endangered species in the city limits, “said Dr.
Bansal.
“This is a rare finding and something we must be proud of.
However, at the same time, it’s time for us to start spreading awareness about owls in Prayagraj and also in other parts of the country so that people become aware.
And advance to protect ‘useful birds.
‘This and examine every illegal activity associated with harming this bird, “he added.
The findings came during high concern among wildlife protectors regarding threats to endangered owl species, which were illegally arrested and sacrificed in the name of black magic in the country during Diwali.
“At the beginning of Indian folklore, the owl represents wisdom and assistance, and has the power of prophecy.
During the eighteenth century the zoofological aspects of owls were detailed through close observations, reducing the mystery around these birds.
With superstition died in the twentieth century at least at least West – owls have returned to their position as a symbol of wisdom, “said Dr.
Bansal.
“The owl is a very intelligent creature as I once completed by a ghost warehouse, severely injured by the kite string.
The wings are badly damaged and with my professional expertise, I saved birds and after being healthy, it flew but after a few.
Day -Hari and my extreme surprise, returning to my room window at dinner, “he added.
The District Forest Officer (DFO) Prayagraj, Ramesh Chandra, said that more than 250 species of birds had been seen in Prayavaj for years by bird and conservationist lovers.
“We are aware of the presence of some of the owl species such as the Owlet forest, a speckled owlet, Collared Scops Owl, short-eared owls and eagle stone Owl in and around the city.
Palace of speckled wood is good news and all efforts.
Made to protect them From danger, “he added.