Kenya’s "Birdman" goes viral with rescued birds — and sparks health concerns • FRANCE 24
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« I rescue birds, so you can see me with a lot of birds, yeah, that's what I do. »
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« Maguta claims he has rescued more than 20 birds over the years, from marabou storks and ibises to owls, pigeons and black kites. »
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« I know about the disease, they are there. But for me, I've been living on the streets, where we've been eating together, we've been sleeping together in the cold, but nothing ever happened to me. »
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Il est hard to miss, spending his days collecting recyclable waste around Nairobi, with a black kite often perched on his head or shoulder. The 28-year-old says rescuing injured birds changed his life after years of homelessness. Nairobi Birdman, I am an urban bird enthusiast.
I rescue birds, so you can see me with a lot of birds, yeah, that's what I do. I love rescuing birds and even staying with them. Maguta claims he has rescued more than 20 birds over the years, from marabou storks and ibises to owls, pigeons and black kites.
But his close relationship with the birds has sparked concern. After videos showed him sharing meals with pigeons and other birds, Kenyan health officials warned that prolonged contact with wild animals could increase the risk of zoonotic diseases. Infections transmitted from animals to humans, Maguta says those fears are exaggerated.
I know about the disease, they are there. But for me, I've been living on the streets, where we've been eating together, we've been sleeping together in the cold, but nothing ever happened to me. He says living alongside the birds demonstrates that humans and wildlife can coexist.
Maguta hopes his growing online following will inspire others to care more about conservation.