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956 sq km to be declared eco-sensitive [1]

The average density of Indian bustard population in the current distribution range was found to be one bird per 24.6 sq km. These birds were found mostly in groups ranging from two to six. Grassland is their favourite habitat, and they are also found in open scrubland and even agricultural land.

Publication Date: 
05/08/2011
Times Of India (Ahmedabad) [2]
Tags:
Gaga Great Indian Bustard SA [3], Mining [4], Agriculture [5], Sanctuaries [6], Birds [7], Grasslands [8]
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[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/birds
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/grasslands