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Great Indian Bustard Ardeotis nigriceps   - Male in flight
Great Indian Bustard
Photographer : © Nitin Srinivasamurthy
Location :outskirts of Desert National Park, Jaisalmer District, Rajasthan, India
Date : 26 January 2020
English synonyms:Giant Indian Bustard, Indian Bustard
Bird Family :Otididae - Bustards & Floricans
Bird Group :GRUIFORMES
Red Data Status :Critically Endangered
Remarks :We sighted four Great Indian Bustards, three of which moved in a different direction, and the male (above) joined the flock of six females. These seven were in the field for a fair amount of time feeding and moving along. - NS