Jharsuguda: A rare species of white crow was spotted near the residence of a local denizen named Dipteo Soni of Mungapada area in Jharsuguda town in this district Wednesday afternoon.
Residents of the locality located the white crow which was perching on a wall of Dipteo’s house for quite a long time. As the avian guest was unable to fly, he rescued the bird and kept it in his house.
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Later, on being informed, Jharsuguda range forester Ramesh Nath reached the spot immediately and took the white crow into his custody.
After conducting a thorough examination of its health and giving necessary medical treatment, the bird will be released into wild habitat, Jharsuguda forest officials informed.
PNN