Parrots Take Over Argentine Town

The town of Hilario Ascasubi in Argentina is dealing with a parrot invasion due to deforestation. Thousands of parrots are causing power outages by biting electric cables and disturbing residents with their noise and droppings.

The town of Hilario Ascasubi near Argentina's eastern Atlantic coast is currently grappling with an unusual problem—an invasion of parrots.

Biologists report that thousands of green, yellow, and red parrots have descended upon the town, driven out of their natural habitats by deforestation in the surrounding hills.

The birds are not just an eyesore; they are also a menace, biting into electric cables and causing power outages, while their incessant screeching and droppings are making life unbearable for the town's residents.