Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican Flashcards
1
Q
Are these 2 birds of diff families ?
A
NOOO , Lesser Florican is the smallest one in the Bustard family
2
Q
Where is Lesser Florican found ?
A
Endemic to Indian subcontinent - Tall grasslands
3
Q
IUCN of florican ?
A
Endangered
4
Q
Where do we find Great Indian bustard ?
A
Regions of Gujarat , Rajasthan, AP, Karnataka and Maharashtra
5
Q
Is it a state bird ?
A
YES of Rajasthan
6
Q
IUCN ?
A
Critically Endangered , Appendix 1 of CITES
7
Q
Why are the 2 birds mentioned together ?
A
Recently SC has formed a emergency response committee for preservation action of these 2 birds
