Forest Department Rescues 700 Caged Exotic Birds in Trichy: Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu's Trichy, Forest Department officials conducted a raid against the illegal trade of exotic birds on March 12. The officials rescued more than 600 green parrots and 100 starling birds which were kept in cages and will be released in the forest areas. "The accused who were engaged in the illegal trade of the exotic birds will be fined under the Wildlife Protection Act," said Assistant Forest Ranger.