Kalaburagi: A veterinary doctor based in Kalaburagi Vishwanath Hegga has a collection of 29 different species of birds from various parts of the world. Reportedly, Hegga keeps all the birds at home and takes care of them like a family. He also claims that he is training the birds at his residence.

Speaking to ANI, the veterinary doctor said, "I am a veterinary surgeon working with the state government. Now I am breeding parrots from 29 countries. I started with lovebirds which I got from New Zealand."