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Great Indian Bustard Recovery Program

Protecting one of the world's most critically endangered birds through habitat restoration,
community engagement, and cutting-edge conservation science.

Critically Endangered

IUCN Red List Status

<200 Birds

Current population in India

Since 2016

Bustard Recovery Program

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Conservation Updates

Track our ongoing efforts to protect and restore the Great Indian Bustard population through innovative conservation strategies and community partnerships.

 

New Habitat Restoration Work

Grass reseeding and invasive plant removal completed on 50 hectares inside Rollapadu Sanctuary. Early results show improved nesting cover for harriers and bustards.

Community Awareness Drive

200+ local villagers attended workshops on grassland conservation and eco-friendly livelihoods.

Power Line Safety Progress

Bird diverters installed on 15 km of high-risk transmission lines near Rollapadu to reduce collision risk for Bustards.

Citizen Science Launch

Local birdwatchers encouraged to log sightings on eBird; Rollapadu sightings up by 40% this month.

Monsoon Surveys Begin

Forest department and researchers conducting breeding surveys for Great Indian Bustard and Rain Quail populations.

Education Program

Eco-clubs in 10 nearby schools launched “Save the Bustard” campaign.

Conservation Breeding Update

2 chicks successfully hatched at the Bustard Breeding Centre. Genetic diversity testing underway.

Policy Action

State government announced new guidelines for underground cabling of power lines in bustard-priority zones.

Annual Report Released

New research highlights continued threats from habitat loss and calls for stronger protection of Rollapadu grasslands.

Tourism Initiative

Birdwatcher’s Calendar launched on the website to promote eco-tourism and awareness.

Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary Overview

Rollapadu WLS in Andhra Pradesh is home to diverse flora and fauna including the endangered Great Indian Bustard, Lesser Florican, various Harriers, Blackbuck, Grey Wolf, and many other species thriving in its unique semi-arid grassland ecosystem.

Turtle Hatchlings and Urban Light Threat

When turtle hatchlings do emerge from their eggs, and excavate themselves from the sand, they are evolutionarily attuned to move towards the dazzle path of moonlight of the sea or the bioluminescence of breaking waves. But now Chennai’s bright lights confuse them. Street lights and building lights lure many hatchlings inland, where they die on dry land, eaten by dogs or crushed by the wheels of vehicles. Excerpts from Robert Macfarlane’s “Is a River Alive”.

"Rollapadu WLS: Habitat for Migratory Montagu’s Harriers

Rollapadu WLS is India’s largest sanctuary for Montagu’s Harriers migrating from UK. These can be sighted from October onwards. SBRPR goal is to enliven the habitat for these guests from UK/Europe.