UPSC 2025EnvironmentHard

Consider the following species: 1. Great Indian Bustard 2. Jerdon's Courser 3. White-bellied Heron 4. Slender-billed Vulture How many of the above are critically endangered birds found in India?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
Only three
D
All four
Correct Answer

Explanation

All four species listed are recognized as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The Great Indian Bustard, Jerdon's Courser, White-bellied Heron, and Slender-billed Vulture all face severe threats to their habitats and populations in India.

BiodiversityCritically Endangered SpeciesGreat Indian BustardJerdon's CourserWhite-bellied HeronSlender-billed VultureIUCN Red List

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