Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Mystery Surrounds Mass Bird Deaths in Anantapur
In Anantapur, many peacocks, crows, and pigeons have died over the past three days.
Experts think it might be because of a bird flu virus or pesticides used on mango trees.
People are advised not to touch the dead birds with bare hands.
The forest department has rescued some peacocks that were found unconscious and is taking care of them.
Everyone is worried and trying to find out what is causing the birds to die.
Mass deaths of peacocks, crows, and pigeons reported in Anantapur over the past three days.
Expert Professor Ravi Prasad Rao suspects avian influenza virus as the cause.
Forest department officials suspect pesticide poisoning from mango tree spraying.
Residents advised not to touch dead birds with bare hands to avoid respiratory problems and conjunctivitis.
Forest department rescued three unconscious peacocks and shifted them for treatment.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Anantapur
- What
- Mass deaths of peacocks, crows, and pigeons
- When
- Over the past three days
- Where
- Anantapur and surrounding areas
- Why
- Suspected avian influenza virus or pesticide poisoning from mango tree spraying
- Location
- Anantapur and surrounding areas
- Birds Affected
- Peacocks, crows, pigeons
- Duration
- Past three days
- Suspected Cause
- Avian influenza virus or pesticide poisoning
- Expert
- Professor Ravi Prasad Rao, Head of Botany and Zoology at SK University
- Forest Department Action
- Rescued three unconscious peacocks for treatment