Answer: Critically endangered
Notes: The Supreme Court has urged the Indian government to reveal its strategy for saving the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps), one of the heaviest flying birds. With a mere 100-150 individuals remaining in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, this large bird faces extinction. Notable for its ostrich-like appearance, the Great Indian Bustard is distinguishable by a black crown, brownish body, and marked wings. Critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, it inhabits dry grasslands and scrublands, presenting a crucial conservation challenge in India.
