Significance of Wild bird
The term "wild bird" has varied meanings across different contexts. In Purana, it signifies birds singing in nature, contributing to the environment's sounds. Rasashastra considers wild birds as food, beneficial for specific health conditions. Indian history uses wild birds symbolically to represent freedom. Health Sciences defines wild birds as undomesticated, studying their role in spreading diseases like IBV, ARV, E. coli, and H5N1, posing risks to poultry and other populations.
In Portugese: Pássaro selvagem; In Italian: Uccello selvatico; In Polish: Dziki ptak
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Hindu concept of 'Wild bird'
In Hinduism, "Wild bird" encompasses various aspects. They are natural elements of the environment, providing auditory pleasure. Some are food sources for specific health conditions, while others symbolize freedom and untamed nature. They can also be associated with wilderness and emotional connections.
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The birds whose voices were mocked, highlighting the contrast between the natural sounds and the voice of the absent love, showing the emotional connection.[1] (2) Sampati heard the joyous song of these creatures, along with the sound of water as it flowed, while he was on the hill.[2] (3) This term describes avian creatures that live freely in their natural environment, not domesticated, and are often associated with the wilderness.[3] (4) The 'wild birds' refers to the birds that were singing in the area, adding a natural and pleasant sound to the environment.[4] (5) The speaker is referring to a creature that can fly, which is free and untamed, and is not flying in the air.[5]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) A certain king killed wild birds that vomited gold due to temptation, resulting in the destruction of both present and future gains, illustrating the dangers of greed and short-sightedness.[6]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) Meat of wild birds is recommended as part of the dietary intake for those experiencing udara-roga, indicating a specific role in their care.[7] (2) Birds hunted for food, recommended under certain health conditions.[8]
The concept of Wild bird in local and regional sources
Wild bird symbolizes Arjuna's yearning for liberation from societal constraints, representing his desire for freedom. It also embodies the untamed, independent aspects of nature, reflecting a non-nurtured existence.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A symbolic comparison representing Maya's brother Arjuna's desire for freedom and escape from societal expectations.[9] (2) Nonnurtured birds that symbolize freedom and the untamed aspects of nature.[10]
The concept of Wild bird in scientific sources
Wild birds, encompassing both migratory and non-migratory species, are investigated for their role in transmitting diseases like E. coli, APMV-1, and other viruses to poultry and other bird populations. Their interaction with domesticated birds is a key concern.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The document refers to "wild birds" as hosts of the H 5 N 1 influenza virus, examining the outbreaks of the virus within these populations in relation to specific environmental factors.[11] (2) Studies conducted on wild birds fed with CPF did not provide conclusive results on the impact of this pesticide and the above signs were not observed.[12] (3) refers to the type of birds from which sera was analyzed in 2008 in two wetlands, specifically the Inner Niger Delta, Mali, and the Lake Alaotra area, Madagascar.[13] (4) *Wild birds* can act as reservoirs and mechanical vectors for pathogenic bacteria and antimicrobial-resistant genes, contributing to the spread of these microorganisms.[14] (5) Wild birds are mentioned in the provided block of text as being collected country-wide for surveillance for emerging mosquito-borne disease, followed by testing for certain viruses.[15]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The conservation of wild birds is the focus of the European Union Directive 2009/147/EC.[16] (2) "Wild Birds" are subject to conservation efforts as outlined in Directive 2009/147/EC, emphasizing the importance of protecting avian species and their habitats.[17]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) These birds may play a role as a potential source of virulent APMV-1 for poultry, which is an important consideration for understanding the disease's epidemiology.[18] (2) These are birds that are not domesticated, and they are found to be infected mainly with lentogenic NDV, potentially spreading the virus to other populations.[19] (3) These are birds that are not domesticated, and their contact with backyard chickens may contribute to the high seroprevalence of IBV and ARV.[20] (4) The study examines the role of wild birds, including migratory and non-migratory species, in the transmission of E. coli and related infections.[21] (5) These are birds, such as Egyptian geese and white storks, that were observed along the banks of the dam and that may have played a role in the spread of the "oriental eye-fluke".[22]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Wild birds are birds that are not domesticated, and the role of migratory birds in the movement of H5N1 could not be discounted, but surveillance of wild birds has resulted in very few isolations of H5N1 during either the current or previous Asian outbreaks.[23]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) These creatures flew above the stupa and dispersed after the ceremony.[24]