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The great Indian bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) or Indian bustard is a bustard occurring on the Indian subcontinent. It is a large bird with a horizontal body and long bare legs, and is among the heaviest of the flying birds.
The scientific name of the great Indian bustard is Ardeotis nigriceps. It is a critically endangered species that faces threats from hunting, habitat loss and collisions. WWF-India is working to protect its population in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Sep 13, 2024 · great Indian bustard, (Ardeotis nigriceps), large bird of the bustard family (Otididae), one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. The great Indian bustard inhabits dry grasslands and scrublands on the Indian subcontinent; its largest populations are found in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
- John P. Rafferty
The Great Indian bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is a bustard found on the Indian subcontinent. It is among the heaviest of the flying birds. Once common on the dry plains of the Indian subcontinent, this species is now critically endangered by hunting and loss of its habitat. It is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 of India.
Mar 4, 2020 · Great Indian Bustard Ardeotis nigriceps Scientific name definitions. CR Critically Endangered; Names (25) Monotypic
Great Indian Bustard Ardeotis nigriceps. The great Indian bustard is a bustard found in India and the adjoining regions of Pakistan. A large bird with a horizontal body and long bare legs giving it an ostrich like appearance, this bird is among the heaviest of the flying birds.
POWERED BY MERLIN. Immense and stately ground-dwelling bird of expansive grasslands; also found more infrequently in other open grassy habitats such as semi-desert and lightly worked fields. Brown-winged and pale-necked, with a dark cap; male has whiter neck than female. Often found in small flocks when not breeding.
