India is home to numerous critically endangered species facing severe threats due to habitat loss, hunting, and environmental changes, necessitating urgent conservation efforts.
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Here's a list of 5 endangered species of bird in India in 2024
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Great Indian Bustard
This large, flightless bird is endemic to India, primarily inhabiting grasslands, facing severe threats from habitat loss and hunting.
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Spoon-billed Sandpiper
A small shorebird critically endangered due to habitat loss, it requires urgent conservation efforts to protect its limited breeding grounds.
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Forest Owlet
Once considered extinct, this endemic owl faces habitat destruction in central India, making conservation crucial to protect its remaining populations.
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Red-headed Vulture
This scavenger is critically endangered due to livestock poisoning and habitat loss, playing a vital role in ecosystem health and balance.
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White-backed Vulture
Similar threats to the red-headed vulture, including poisoning and habitat degradation, have led to a dramatic decline in its population.