About the Great Indian Bustard
The great Indian bustard or Indian bustard is a bustard occurring on the Indian subcontinent. It is a large bird with a horizontal body, long bare legs and is among the heaviest of the flying birds. Once common on the dry grasslands and shrubland in India, as few as 150 individuals were estimated to survive as of 2018, reduced from an estimated 250 individuals in 2011. It is critically endangered due to hunting and habitat loss. It is protected under the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Ardeotis nigriceps |
| Species Codes | indbus1, GIBU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Indian Bustard belong to?
The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Great Indian Bustard?
The Great Indian Bustard is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Great Indian Bustard?
The great Indian bustard or Indian bustard is a bustard occurring on the Indian subcontinent. It is a large bird with a horizontal body, long bare legs and is among the heaviest of the flying birds. Once common on the dry grasslands and shrubland in India, as few as 150 individuals were estimated to...
Where can I report a Great Indian Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Indian Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code indbus1, or on iNaturalist.
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