India, June 10 -- Kenya Wildlife Services insists that Indian House Crows are invasive alien birds creating nuisance for tourists, farmers for decades & harming local avian populations

The Kenyan government has declared a war on a bird species of Indian origin, announcing an action plan to eliminate a million of them by the end of 2024.

Clarifying that the birds are not part of the priority ecosystem, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) insists the Indian House Crows ( Corvus splendens ) are invasive alien birds that have been a nuisance to the public for decades, significantly affecting local bird populations.

Charles Musyoki, director of wildlife and community service representing the KWS director-general, said the government is committ...