10 Most Beautiful And Colourful Indian Birds On The Verge Of Extinction

Pritam Saha
Feb 17, 2023

Forest Owlet

This endangered owl is found in the forests of central India. It was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1997. Habitat loss and degradation are the major threats to its survival.

Nilgiri Blue Robin

This endemic bird is found only in the shola forests of the Western Ghats. Its population is small and declining due to habitat loss and degradation.

Jerdon's Courser

This critically endangered bird is found only in a small area of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh. It is a ground-dwelling bird that is threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and predation by feral dogs.

Himalayan Quail

This bird is considered to be extinct, but there have been some unconfirmed sightings in recent years. It was once found in the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas.

Great Indian Bustard

This critically endangered bird is found in the grasslands of India. Its population is small and declining due to habitat loss, hunting, and disturbance.

White-bellied Heron

This critically endangered bird is found in the northeastern states of India. Its population is small and declining due to habitat loss, disturbance, and hunting.

Sociable Lapwing

This critically endangered bird is a rare winter visitor to India. Its population is small and declining due to habitat loss and hunting.

Red-headed Vulture

This critically endangered vulture is found in the forests of India. Its population is small and declining due to habitat loss and poisoning from diclofenac, a drug used to treat livestock.

Siberian Crane

This critically endangered bird migrates to India from its breeding grounds in Siberia. Its population is small and declining due to habitat loss, hunting, and disturbance.

White-Rumped Vulture

This critically endangered vulture is found in the forests of India. Its population is small and declining due to habitat loss and poisoning from diclofenac.

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