Times of India

New Zealand released 40 sparrows for pests, then paid bounties to kill them

New Zealand released 40 sparrows for pests, then paid bounties to kill themWorldPing

New Zealand introduced house sparrows in 1867 hoping they would help farmers control crop-eating insects. The birds multiplied quickly and soon became a problem, feeding on grains and fruit and damaging wheat, barley and maize crops.

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