In a significant development of fauna conservation in Pakistan, the great Indian author in critical danger of being in danger, known locally under the name of Bhakhar, has shown promising signs of population collection in the Cholistan desert, according to the Punjab fauna authorities.
Wildlife experts believe that the world’s world population is between 80 and 90, with around 30 to 35 who live in the Pakistan Cholistan region. This fragile recovery is the result of improved conservation efforts, continuous surveillance on the ground and the creation of a dedicated public reserve.
“This bird is now limited to the Cholistan desert in Pakistan and Rajasthan in India,” confirmed the preservative of fauna Syed Rizwan Mehmood.
He documented rare video sequences and photographs of the species during a recent field survey.
“The observation and documentation of his presence confirm his continuous survival in Pakistan. It is a major breakthrough. ”
Bahawalpur, the head of the wildlife, the wild ranger Syed Ali Usman Bukhari, underlined the role of the protection dedicated to the habitat to help the recovery of the bird.
“A designated public fauna reserve has been established in Cholistan specifically to protect the great Indian decline. Strengthened conservation measures have led to a gradual increase in the population of this native species,” he said.
The great Indian agitation (ardotis nigriceps) is listed as “critical in danger of extinction” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which makes it one of the most threatened bird species in South Asia.
Once we find in large numbers through the Indian subcontinent, the species is now confined to fragmented habitats in India and Pakistan due to the loss of habitat, hunting and human disturbances.
Renowned for its distinctive appearance, the large Indian fuck is among the heaviest flying birds in the world. Males can weigh up to 15 kilograms, measure about a meter high and have a wingspan exceeding two meters. The bird is easily identified by its brown, white and black plumage and a prominent black spot on the neck.
It only has one egg per year, resulting in an extremely low reproduction rate, which makes each individual crucial for the survival of the species.
Under the Convention on International Trade in Threatened Species (CITES), all international trade in species is strictly prohibited. At the national level, the bird has legal protection, with all forms of hunting or commercial prohibition.
Unlike the wear and tear of Houbara more targeted, which faced significant pressure from hunting by foreign hawkers, the large Indian fuck was largely spared due to its rarity and the strict sanctions imposed on offenders.
Environmentalists remain cautiously optimistic. “The progress we see in Cholistan is encouraging, but the species remains at the edge,” said a fauna manager. “We must maintain and develop protective efforts, raise awareness and protect critical habitats if we want to prevent its extinction.”
