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Kite versus kite: A retrospective analysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: During Sankranti (Uttarayan), kites are flown across India, leading to widespread use of manja or Chinese dor a banned but illegally used thread that severely injures birds. This study examines manja-related injuries in black kites (Milvus migrans) using 10 years of data (2013-2023) from the PFA Wildlife Hospital, Bangalore. Among 840 cases, peak injuries (11/year) occurred in June, coinciding with the fledging season, despite Sankranti falling in January. Injuries spiked in 2021 (307 cases) post-COVID-19 lockdown. The cases continued to rise despite slowing human population growth and a decline in black kite abundance index.

Source: International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i4b.2179

Authors: Navaz Sharif, Ruchi Atul Latkar, Madhav HV

Language: English

Topic: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409278667

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