Black-necked crane

Scientific Name
Grus nigricollis
IUCN Status
Vulnerable (VU)
Lifespan
13 years
Population
11,000-13,500
Weight
5-6 kg
Range
Ladakh
Habitat Type
Other Wetlands
Threats
Conversion of grassland to agricultural land, poaching, overgrazing of livestock, attacks from free-ranging dogs, power lines
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