Shamuk Khol (Asian open billed stork) | Collected'While some birds managed to fly off and save themselves, the others were caught by locals'At least 60 endangered Shamuk Khol (Asian open billed stork) birds were killed by locals for consumption after they were injured in the recent cyclonic storm Amphan in Natore. The incident occurring in Bajitpur village under Baraigram upazila has sparked much criticism among locals on Thursday. “For quite some time, over a hundred Shamuk Khol birds have been inhabiting the trees and bamboo groves in Bajitpur. Meanwhile, over a hundred Shamuk Khol birds were also injured by the inclement weather at Shamskhalsi village birds' sanctuary under Naldanga upazila of Natore district. “When I heard some locals snatched five of the injured birds, I tracked them down and released the birds into safety,” said Jewel Rana, a local bird enthusiast.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 21, 2020 16:30 UTC