The Great Indian Bustard Ardeotis Nigriceps: Are they disappearing in Karnataka
The Great Indian Bustard is a highly endangered bird, and accorded Schedule I protection of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. The bird, common and widespread once in the plains of the Indian peninsula, has become very rare in most of the region due to habitat loss and hunting. Besides many other states, Karnataka is also known to hold a small population of the Bustard.