Taipei's Animal Protection Office Urges Owner to Claim Blue Peacock Found in Beitou Mountain Area
A male blue peacock was captured in Taipei's Beitou mountain area and is reported to be in good health. The Taipei City Animal Protection Office is urging the owner to claim the bird. If unclaimed by April 21, it will be made available for adoption. This incident highlights concerns about escaped non-native species, with five peacock escape cases reported in the Shilin and Beitou areas over the past three years.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 14th, by reporter Liu Jian-bang) The Taipei City Animal Protection Office recently received reports of a peacock sighting in the Beitou mountain area, near the Tianmu Ancient Trail. With the help of the public, a male blue peacock was captured and is now housed and in good health. The Animal Protection Office is calling for the owner to come forward and claim the bird; if unclaimed, it will be open for adoption on the 21st.
The Taipei City Animal Protection Office issued a press release today stating that since the 10th, they have received successive reports of peacock sightings in the Shilin and Beitou mountain areas. Despite dispatching personnel multiple times, they missed the bird. On the 12th, another report came in, and enthusiastic citizens had already contained the peacock, allowing the Animal Protection Office to quickly dispatch staff to complete the rescue.
The Animal Protection Office stated that this blue peacock is suspected to be a pet. It was captured in Lane 89, Xingyi Road, Beitou District, and is currently under care, with a preliminary assessment indicating it is in good health.
The press release mentioned that the captured bird is a male blue peacock, often kept as a pet due to its beautiful appearance. However, blue peacocks are an alien species with almost no natural predators in the wild. If they establish a population in the mountains, it could impact the local ecosystem. Owners must take appropriate protective measures to prevent escapes.
The Animal Protection Office stated that the blue peacock remains unclaimed. They hope that through this press release, the owner will proactively contact them to retrieve the bird. If it remains unclaimed, it will be open for adoption on the 21st. The shelter is located at No. 109, Lane 600, Wuxing Street, Xinyi District, Taipei City.
The Animal Protection Office reminds owners to properly manage their pets. Statistics show that in the last three years, there have been five reported cases of peacock escapes in the Shilin and Beitou mountain areas. To avoid a repeat of the situation in Kinmen County, where escaped blue peacocks bred and caused a population boom, owners should implement strict measures to prevent escapes.
The Animal Protection Office stated that if the public finds invasive alien species or trapped animals, they can call the 1959 animal protection hotline or use the "Taipei City Government LINE@" to instantly upload photos or videos to help the Animal Protection Office's rescue team understand the situation and animal species on-site for a quick rescue. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150414
The Taipei City Animal Protection Office issued a press release today stating that since the 10th, they have received successive reports of peacock sightings in the Shilin and Beitou mountain areas. Despite dispatching personnel multiple times, they missed the bird. On the 12th, another report came in, and enthusiastic citizens had already contained the peacock, allowing the Animal Protection Office to quickly dispatch staff to complete the rescue.
The Animal Protection Office stated that this blue peacock is suspected to be a pet. It was captured in Lane 89, Xingyi Road, Beitou District, and is currently under care, with a preliminary assessment indicating it is in good health.
The press release mentioned that the captured bird is a male blue peacock, often kept as a pet due to its beautiful appearance. However, blue peacocks are an alien species with almost no natural predators in the wild. If they establish a population in the mountains, it could impact the local ecosystem. Owners must take appropriate protective measures to prevent escapes.
The Animal Protection Office stated that the blue peacock remains unclaimed. They hope that through this press release, the owner will proactively contact them to retrieve the bird. If it remains unclaimed, it will be open for adoption on the 21st. The shelter is located at No. 109, Lane 600, Wuxing Street, Xinyi District, Taipei City.
The Animal Protection Office reminds owners to properly manage their pets. Statistics show that in the last three years, there have been five reported cases of peacock escapes in the Shilin and Beitou mountain areas. To avoid a repeat of the situation in Kinmen County, where escaped blue peacocks bred and caused a population boom, owners should implement strict measures to prevent escapes.
The Animal Protection Office stated that if the public finds invasive alien species or trapped animals, they can call the 1959 animal protection hotline or use the "Taipei City Government LINE@" to instantly upload photos or videos to help the Animal Protection Office's rescue team understand the situation and animal species on-site for a quick rescue. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150414
FAQ
Where is the found peacock being kept?
It is being cared for at the Taipei City Animal Protection Office, located at No. 109, Lane 600, Wuxing Street, Xinyi District, Taipei City.
What will happen to the peacock if the owner doesn't come forward?
If it remains unclaimed by the 21st, it will be made available for public adoption.