Poachers sell migratory birds in bahraich

India: Poachers are allegedly selling migratory birds for Rs 250 to Rs 400 in the Civil Lines area. A lalsar is available for Rs 300 to Rs 400. A Topidar Peelak and Chhota Pahadi is sold between Rs 300 and Rs 400. Species like Lalsar, Himalayan Kathfodwa, Bhurasir, Kaudiyala, Kathfodwa, Topidar Peelak, Chhota Pahadi, Rajalal, Bada Khotur and Panna are being poach. These birds are sent to Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Maharajganj and Nepal. The number of migratory birds in the district is drastically decreasing because of rampant poachers. Birds arrive in rivers and lakes by the first week of November. The forest department is also not able to take proper security measures. (Source : Times of India)