Problem
Threatened species of Grus antigone
Other Names:
Threatened species of Sarus crane Nature:
Habitat loss and degradation are the principle causes of threat to Grus antigone. The wildlife trade is another threat.
Incidence:
The Indian subcontinent is to get its first bird specific wildlife park. The 5km squared Saman Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh will be renamed the Sarus Sanctuary and act as a reserve for the Sarus crane.
Grus antigone is considered as "Lower Risk" sub-category "near threatened" by the IUCN. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 2".
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Grus Organizations:
BirdLife International Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → BirdsSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.09.2020 – 00:52 CEST