Archive · 2 Jan 2026
200 Parrots Die of Food Poisoning in Madhya Pradesh
In a place called Khargone in Madhya Pradesh, India, 200 parrots died because of food poisoning.
The parrots were found near a bridge on the Narmada River.
At first, people were scared it might be bird flu, but tests showed it wasn't.
The parrots ate food that was bad for them, like rice and pebbles, and maybe even food with pesticides.
Officials have stopped people from feeding the birds there to keep more parrots from getting sick.
They are also watching the area closely to make sure no more birds get hurt.
200 parrots died of food poisoning in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh.
Carcasses found over four days near an aqueduct bridge on the Narmada River.
Post-mortem ruled out bird flu as the cause of death.
Feeding banned near the bridge, and area under strict monitoring.
Improper diet, pesticide exposure, and contaminated water cited as contributing factors.
- Who
- Parrots in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Mass death due to food poisoning
- When
- Over the last four days
- Where
- Near an aqueduct bridge on the Narmada River in the Badwah area
- Why
- Improper feeding, pesticide exposure, and contaminated water
- Location
- Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Cause of Death
- Food poisoning
- Number of Deaths
- 200 parrots
- Time Frame
- Last four days
- Exclusion
- No bird flu detected
- Action Taken
- Feeding banned, area monitored
- Contributing Factors
- Improper diet, pesticide exposure, contaminated water