{
  "id": 5087606,
  "title": "KP to Allow Live Capture of Rare Endangered Bird Species for 2026 Season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/kp-to-allow-live-capture-of-rare-endangered-bird-species-for-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T12:35:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/02/kp-to-allow-live-capture-of-rare-endangered-bird-species-for-2026-season/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has permitted the live capture of Sarus cranes for the 2026 hunting season, which commenced on September 1 and will conclude on October 15. According to an official announcement, the department has designated 100 camps spread throughout the province for the purpose of capturing these birds. Each camp is permitted to capture no more than 15 Sarus cranes during the season. The wildlife authorities have explicitly stated that hunters will not be allowed to capture any other bird species during the Sarus crane capture period. However, the department emphasized that the capture of Sarus cranes will still be unlawful in certain designated areas. Conservationists have previously expressed concerns regarding the extensive hunting of Sarus cranes in Pakistan, highlighting that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ranks at the top in terms of provinces where the birds are hunted in large numbers, followed by Balochistan and Punjab. Known as the world's tallest flying bird, the Sarus crane is characterized by its towering height and distinctive long legs. The Wildlife Department has not disclosed additional details concerning the particular regions where the capture of Sarus cranes will be prohibited.",
  "summary": "The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has allowed the live capture of Sarus cranes during the 2026 season, which began on … Read More The post KP to Allow Live Capture of Rare Endangered Bird Species for 2026 Season appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}