5% of birds in India are endemic: Zoological Survey of India publication

5% of birds in India are endemic: Zoological Survey of India publication

• The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) unveiled a recent publication titled “75 Endemic Birds of India” on the occasion of its 108th foundation day. This publication highlights a surprising fact: A remarkable 5% of India’s bird species are confined solely within the nation’s boundaries, making them true avian treasures that are not reported anywhere else on the planet.

• With an impressive collection of 1,353 documented bird species, India boasts a significant share of the global avian diversity, accounting for approximately 12.40%. Among these feathered inhabitants, a total of 78 species, or 5% of the avian population, are exclusively endemic to the Indian subcontinent.

• Out of the 78, a staggering 25 are deemed ‘Threatened‘ by the IUCN. Three species – BugunLiocichla, Himalayan Quail, and Jerdon’s Courser – face the dire designation of ‘Critically Endangered’.

• India’s endemic avifauna further comprises five ‘Endangered‘ species and 17 ‘V

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Published date : 10 Aug 2023 04:29PM