Great indian bustard (Ardiotes nigriceps)

-    Identified as Critically Endangered (CE)species by IUCN.
-    Is state bird of Rajasthan.
-   One of the worst affected bird species by habitat destruction.
-   Its numbers are dwindling due to construction of irrigation canals,roads etc
-   It is flagship grassland species
-   One of the largest bird species in INDIA.
-   Since it lays eggs in bushes,destruction of grasslands exposes its eggs to predators
-   Conserved in DESERT NATIONAL PARK, Rajasthan.
-   Protected also in Rollapadu wild life sanctuary,A.P

-There are atotal of FOUR Bustard species in India

   1.GREAT INDIAN BUSTARD
   2.BENGAL FLORICAN
   3.LESSER FLORICAN
   4.HOUBARA (Migratory Species)