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

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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