An injured peacock was rescued by the Wildlife SOS from Terminal-3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), New Delhi on Friday.
According to NGO SOS, the bird was kept under observation for a few hours and later released back into its natural habitat. The peacock had sustained minor dog bite wounds on its wings and was highly stressed.
"On Friday afternoon, patrol officers on duty had stumbled upon an injured peacock with battered wings, near the arrival area. Seeing that it needed immediate medical attention, they contacted Wildlife SOS for help," said rescue team member.
Fazru Khan, Patrol Unit Officer said, "We found the peacock lying on the side of the road during our rounds. The bird appeared to be in considerable amount of pain, so I immediately contacted Wildlife SOS.Their team was very quick and efficient."
Wasim Akram, Deputy Director-Special Projects, Wildlife SOS, said, "Peacocks and other birds are a common sight in the airport area. They often venture into the green covers around the airport in search of water and shelter. The peacock had sustained minor dog bite wounds on its wings and was highly stressed. We are extremely grateful to the airport authorities for an early intimation that helped save the bird's life. Wildlife SOS has in the past received rescue calls from the Indira Gandhi International Airport and works closely with the patrol unit to help wildlife caught in peril."
The peacock was kept under mandated observation for a few hours and later released back into the wild.The peacock (Pavocristatus) is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.