The Great Indian Bustard is critically endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and power lines in grasslands.
The Forest Owlet, once thought extinct, is now endangered due to deforestation and shrinking nesting grounds.
The Himalayan Quail hasn’t been seen since 1876, possibly extinct, but habitat protection continues for this elusive bird.
The White-bellied Heron has fewer than 250 left, facing threats from pollution and destroyed river habitats.
The Nicobar Megapode, found only on Nicobar Islands, is endangered due to habitat disturbance and invasive species.
A night bird found only in Andhra Pradesh, it’s vanishing fast due to human activities.
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