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Sarus cranes seen in Pakistan after a decade
Sarus cranes, the world`s tallest flying bird, is back in Pakistan after more than a decade, wildlife experts have said.
Islamabad: Sarus cranes, the world`s tallest flying bird, is back in Pakistan after more than a decade, wildlife experts have said.
A pair sighted in Nagarparkar in Sindh province this year has given hope to wildlife enthusiasts that the rare bird may become part of Pakistan`s landscape once again.
at a meeting held by pakistan`s save wildlife and nature (swan) group, experts government officials formed group for the conservation of sarus cranes, dawn news reported.
the discussed present status cranes` population, threats they were facing measures needed to address those problems.
currently, there are about 15 species cranes in world and, them, four visited pakistan during winter -- end september left early march, said.
the siberian crane has not been seen many years population demoiselle common is also dwindling.
at a meeting held by pakistan`s save wildlife and nature (swan) group, experts government officials formed group for the conservation of sarus cranes, dawn news reported.
the discussed present status cranes` population, threats they were facing measures needed to address those problems.
currently, there are about 15 species cranes in world and, them, four visited pakistan during winter -- end september left early march, said.
the siberian crane has not been seen many years population demoiselle common is also dwindling.