India's Unique Birds: A Conservation Call

A recent Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) publication underscored the significance of endemic birds in India, where 5% of the bird species are exclusive to the country, prompting a plea for their conservation.

  • ZSI publication titled "75 Endemic Birds of India" highlights the critical role of endemic species in the country's biodiversity.
  • India is home to 1,353 bird species, with 78 (5%) being endemic. 25 endemic species are classified as 'Threatened' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
  • Five of the endemic birds in India are categorised as ‘Endangered’, and 17 as ‘Vulnerable’, while 11 are categorised as ....
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