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India Launches Massive Bird Red List Assessment
20 Oct
Summary
- Over 1,200 bird species are being assessed for conservation status.
- Preliminary assessments completed for over 100 bird species.
- India committed to assessing 11,000 species by 2030.
India has commenced a comprehensive national Red List assessment for 1,211 bird species, adhering to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) framework. Preliminary evaluations have been completed for more than 100 species, with statuses proposed for critically endangered, endangered, and vulnerable birds. This initiative is a significant step in India's commitment to assess over 11,000 species of flora, fauna, and fungi by 2030, as pledged at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025.
The national effort, led by the Union Environment Ministry with contributions from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), IUCN India, and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), aims to identify species at risk of extinction. Data on geographic range, population size, and trends are crucial for these assessments. Collaborations, including the use of citizen science data through initiatives like the State of India's Birds (SoIB), are vital for gathering comprehensive information to strengthen conservation strategies.
