India is a country rich in biodiversity, where different types of birds are found. But some of these birds are so rare that seeing them is no less than a good fortune. These birds are not only famous for their beauty but also play an important role in maintaining environmental balance. Let’s know about 5 such rare birds found in India.
Himalayan Quail: This rare bird has not been officially seen since 1876. This bird, found in the Western Himalayas, is probably extinct but still raises a ray of hope among bird lovers. Special missions were conducted many times to search for it, but success was not achieved.
Nicobar Megapode: An extremely rare and interesting bird that is found only in the Nicobar Islands of India. Medium in size, a bird resembling a rooster. Its color is dark brown, and its eyes are red-brown. This bird is known for making huge nest mounds. Its rarity is due to its limited range and the threats to its habitat.
Jerdon’s courser: An extremely rare and mysterious bird from India, which is not found anywhere else in the world. This bird disappeared for so long that it was considered extinct, but it was seen again in Andhra Pradesh in 1986. Jerdon’s courser is a small, nocturnal bird found in dry rocky forests and shrubby areas. It is extremely difficult to identify it.
Forest owl: The jungle owl is an extremely rare, mysterious, and “presumed extinct” bird from India, which was rediscovered in 1997. It is still critically endangered due to habitat loss. Its eyes are large and yellow, which makes it a cautious hunter.
Bugun liocichla: An extremely rare, beautiful, and recently discovered bird from India. It is counted among the most important bird discoveries of the 21st century, as it was revealed to scientists as a new species only in 2006. Its population is very small, and it is restricted to one forest area.
