Top 10 Critically Endangered Birds in India

Great Indian Bustard

This large, ostrich-like bird is found in grasslands and open country across India. It is one of the heaviest flying birds, and its long legs and neck give it a distinctive appearance. The Great Indian Bustard is threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and poaching.

Baer's Pochard

This diving duck is found in eastern Asia, including parts of India. It is a medium-sized duck with a black head and neck, white or pale yellow eyes, and a chestnut breast. The Baers Pochard is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

White-bellied Heron

This large heron is found in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in northeast India and Bhutan to northern Myanmar. It is a rare and elusive bird, and its population is estimated to be less than 250 individuals. The White-bellied Heron is threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and poaching.

Spoon-billed Sandpiper

This small wader breeds on the coasts of the Bering Sea and winters in Southeast Asia. It is a distinctive bird with a spatulate bill, which it uses to probe the mud for food. The Spoon-billed Sandpiper is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

Forest Owlet

This small owl is found in the forests of central and southern India. It is a threatened species due to habitat loss and hunting.

Red-headed Vulture

This vulture is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is a large, scavenging bird with a bare red head. The Red-headed Vulture is critically endangered due to the widespread use of the veterinary drug diclofenac, which is toxic to vultures.

Bengal Florican

This bustard is found in grasslands and wetlands in India, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It is a rare and elusive bird, and its population is estimated to be less than 1,000 individuals. The Bengal Florican is threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and poaching.

Sarus Crane

This large crane is found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. It is a tall, stately bird with a long neck and legs. The Sarus Crane is threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and poaching.

Sociable Lapwing

This wader is found in open grasslands in Kazakhstan and India. It is a medium-sized bird with a distinctive long, black bill. The Sociable Lapwing is threatened by habitat loss.

Jerdons Courser

This nocturnal bird is found in the grasslands of southern India. It is a small, cryptic bird that is rarely seen. The Jerdons Courser is threatened by habitat loss.