Kenya is Planning to Kill 1 Million Indian House Crows in the Next Six Months
Kenya has announced a bold initiative to eradicate a million Indian house crows (Corvus splendens) by the end of 2024. This decision comes after decades of trying to control the population of these invasive birds, which have significantly impacted the local ecosystem and posed challenges to both the tourism and agricultural sectors. The Kenyan government, through the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), is spearheading this ambitious plan, which involves poisoning the crows to mitigate their adverse effects. The Indian house crow, also known by various names such as the Indian crow, grey-necked crow, Ceylon crow, and Colombo crow, originated from India and other parts of Asia but has since spread to many parts of the world, primarily through shipping activities. These crows arrived in East Africa around the 1940s and have since demonstrated significant invasive potential, not just in Kenya but across the tropics. Their presence in Kenya has led to a notable decline in t...
