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A look at the graphs of the endemic, semi-endemic critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable and near threatened species clearly indicates that a majority of them occur in forests, wetlands, grasslands and landscape and the main issue in conservation is habitat management.
At least 14 species of birds from India are on the verge of extinction due to poaching, over use of pesticides and loss of habitat, government said. "According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, 14 species of birds from India are critically endangered, which do not include peacocks.

"The major threats being faced by these bird species include habitual destruction, poaching, indiscriminate use of pesticides and chemicals harmful to birds etc," she explained.

According to the IUCN list, the critically endangered birds include White-rumped Vulture, Indian Vulture, Red-headed Vulture, Pink-headed Duck, White-belled Heron, Sociable Lapwing, Christmas Frigatebird, Jerdon's Courser, Siberian Crane, Bengal Florican, Himalayan Quail, Forest Owlet, Spoon-billed Sandpiper.

Describing the measures taken to protect these endangered birds, the minister said the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, provides for stringent punishments for those violating the provisions of the act.


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