Beneficial Birds: Natural Allies in Indian Agriculture

In India, a diverse range of bird species contribute to agriculture, offering immense benefits to farmers and the environment. Get to know about them

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Sparrows are known to feed on various agricultural pests such as aphids, caterpillars, grasshoppers, and beetles

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Owls are natural predators of rodents and mice, common pests in agricultural fields. By this, they help in reducing crop damage and loss

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Kites are known to feed on small mammals, insects, and reptiles. They help in controlling rodent populations

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Falcons are used in certain regions of India for pest control. They are trained to scare away pigeons, and crows that can cause damage to crops

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They feed on insects, worms, and other small creatures that are stirred up by farming activities, such as plowing and harvesting.

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In agricultural areas with water bodies, they help in controlling pests like mosquitoes and small fish that can harm crops.

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