Exploitation of Indian Rose-Ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri manilensis Scopoli, 1769) from Panvel, Navi Mumbai, India

Abstract

This paper presents information on exploitation of Indian Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri manilensis Scopoli, 1769) in a botanical garden of an undergraduate college in Panvel, Navi Mumbai. Results of the study reveals that even though measures designed to protect the birds by Wildlife Protection Act (1972) of India, still the birds are caught and kept as companion pets or traded. It is suggested that strict legal action must be taken against the culprits practicing the exploitation of Rose-ringed parakeets or any other wild life mainly for live companion pets or any other purposes. Awareness about ecological role of regional biodiversity among local community and regular surveillance by mobile squads of forest personnel will also minimize the trapping, illegal hunting and global trade of Rose-ringed parakeets to a greater extent. The study recommends further research to understand and minimize the exploitation of endangered species of wild life for conservation of the regional biodiversity.