Assam: 6 Australian Black Palm Cockatoos rescued in Cachar

Digital Desk: Six exotic Black Palm Cockatoos were rescued from Dholaikhal village along the India-Bangladesh border in the state's Cachar district, forest officials said. 

As per reports, the species that were rescued are from Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.

Speaking about the matter, Cachar Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Subrata Sen stated that on Saturday at 4 a.m., the rare species of birds were discovered in abandoned cages in Dholakhal.

Cachar ASP stated, "While conducting regular patrolling, we observed that some people were carrying some suspicious items. When the police personnel reached the spot, the people fled from the area, leaving behind 3 cages containing six birds. The birds were taken to the Dholai Police Station, and later the Forest Department was informed about it."

"We have rescued six exotic birds, namely Black Palm Cockatoos, from the cages, and the species are from Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. The recovered birds will be handed over to the Assam State Zoo authority," Sen added.

Meanwhile, Sen further said that the market value of each bird is worth between Rs 18-20 lakh.