The Punjab Wildlife Department is preparing to add new pheasant species, including Swinhoe’s pheasant and Reeves’s pheasant, to the bird breeding and recreational facility at Jallo Wildlife Park, expanding its existing collection of exotic birds.
Jallo Park’s bird breeding facility, commonly known as the bird hatchery, has become a key center for conserving avian biodiversity in Punjab. The programme breeds thousands of chicks each year in controlled environments designed to mimic natural habitats.
Established in 1978 on 456 acres of former reserve forest land, Jallo Park began enhancing its wildlife population in 2007 by introducing pheasants, parrots, peacocks, deer and other species. Over time, it has evolved into a major sanctuary for rare and exotic birds.
The breeding center currently houses silver pheasants, ring-necked pheasants, green pheasants, yellow golden pheasants, peafowls, francolins, and bobwhite quails. The addition of new varieties is expected to further strengthen Punjab’s conservation efforts and attract more visitors.