Summary:
The ones who are able to mimic human speech can fetch as high as Rs 25,000.” AdvertisingAlexandrine Parakeets are in high demand as they have the ability to mimic human speech. Three men from Punjab have been arrested for allegedly trying to sell more than 150 Alexandrine Parakeets to sellers in Jama Masjid, Shastri Park and other areas in the capital. The rescued parrots are 10 days old, and the accused had retrieved them from hilly areas in Punjab. They reportedly struck a deal to sell the birds to a man who runs a bird shop in Moolchand..