Glossy Ibis collapses due to heat at PM House, rescued and kept under observationit-s-viralUpdated: May 31, 2020 12:03 ISTA young Glossy Ibis bird has been rescued from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence here after it collapsed in the severe heat due to exhaustion and dehydration. Concerned for its well-being, the officials immediately contacted Wildlife SOS (WSOS) on their 24-hour rescue helpline number. In a statement, WSOS said the bird was rescued by a two member team after the NGO rushed an animal ambulance. Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-Founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS, said, “We are thankful to the staff and security personnel at the PM House for their support, and for alerting Wildlife SOS to this emergency. These birds measure 45 to 65 cm in length and their wingspan is 80 to 90 cm.”The Glossy ibis are widely distributed across the world and inhabit wetlands, marshes and agriculture lands.

Source: Hindustan Times May 31, 2020 06:38 UTC