WebbIn 1981, as a result of Dr Sálim Ali's assessment of the deteriorating status of the great Indian bustard, the Bombay Natural History Society embarked on a five-year project to … WebbThe Jawaharlal Nehru Bustard Sanctuary is situated in Solapur and Ahmednagar districts, covering a huge area of 849,644 ha. Most of the Sanctuary is under cultivation and human habitation, thus it is not suitable for the Great Indian Bustard Ardeotis nigriceps.

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The great Indian bustard is a large ground bird with a height of about one metre. It is unmistakable with its black cap contrasting with the pale head and neck. The body is brownish with a black patch spotted in white. The male is deep sandy buff coloured and during the breeding season has a black breast band. The crown of the head is black and crested and is puffed up by displaying males. In the female which is smaller than the male, the head and neck are not pure w… hauke thilow

Conservation Plan for Great Indian Bustards

Webb30 jan. 2024 · MP plans to protect this bird. The Madhya Pradesh government has begun to develop a reserved forest for the Great Indian Bustard in Ghatigaon area, Gwalior district. It is a ten-year project. To breed the Great Indian Bustard, its eggs will be brought from Jaisalmer and hatched in that place. Grass will be planted in Ghatigaon. WebbProtection for the great Indian bustard Asad Rahmani In 1981, as a result of Dr Salim Ali's assessment of the deteriorating status of the great Indian bustard, the Bombay Natural … WebbProtection for the great Indian bustard - Volume 21 Issue 3. ... In 1981, as a result of Dr Sálim Ali's assessment of the deteriorating status of the great Indian bustard, the Bombay Natural History Society embarked on a five-year project to study the ecology and distribution of the bird. hauke thaden