Rare Ghughu Owl Rescued After Being Found Injured In Hathras

A rare ‘Ghughu’ owl, believed to be a species found in the Terai and Ganga regions, was rescued by the Forest Department in Hathras after it was found injured in the Delhi Wala Chowk area.

A crowd gathered at Delhi Wala Chowk on Thursday morning after local people spotted the injured bird. The owl looked different from the owls commonly seen in the area, which led to curiosity among the people who gathered to see it.

Local residents placed the owl in a room to keep it safe and informed the Forest Department about the bird. After receiving the information, a Forest Department team reached the spot and safely rescued the owl.

The team took the bird to the Forest Department office. It is currently being kept in a cage, where it is receiving primary care and attention.

According to Forest Department officials, the owl belongs to the ‘Vainal’ (Ghughu) species. Officials said this species is found in the Terai and Ganga regions and is rarely seen in the Hathras area.

Officials believe that the bird may have reached Hathras while flying. The Forest Department team is keeping a close watch on its condition and continuing its care.

The owl will remain under observation while it receives primary treatment and care. Once it recovers and becomes healthy, the Forest Department will safely release it into its natural habitat, the forest.