KARACHI: The abrupt silence caused by restrictions to stem the spread of coronavirus may have hit economies hard, leaving people jobless, but it has come as a boon for migratory birds, especially in Pakistan. With hunters and those dealing engaging in the sale of exotic birds have been forced to stay at home, migratory birds are making hay in Pakistan’s warm waters. “Thousands of migratory birds are not only hunted but also caged for sale during this period every year. “Returning to home was equally risky for the migratory birds. The country’s southern Sindh province, which hosts a majority of migratory birds has reported a significant decrease in hunting compared to the last year.

Source: Pakistan Today May 06, 2020 13:41 UTC