Eupodotis

The pools are a haven for Egyptian plover Pluvianus aegyptius and grey-headed kingfisher Halcyon leucocephala, whilst tree, shrub and savanna species include bustard Eupodotis senegalensis, stone partridge Ptilopachus petrosus and laughing dove Streptopelia senegalensis.

Cliffs of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons), Mali 2009

The ecoregion harbors a globally threatened species, the lesser florican (Eupodotis indica).

Orissa semi-evergreen forests 2008

Although none are endemic, the ecoregion does harbor the globally threatened lesser florican (Eupodotis indica) and houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata).

Rann of Kutch seasonal salt marsh 2008

In savanna-like areas in the south there are several grassland-dependent species including side-striped jackal Canis adustus, serval Felis serval,, Grimm's duiker Sylvicapra grimmia and black-bellied bustard Eupodotis melanogaster.

Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo 2008

Two species in this ecoregion, the Indian bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) and lesser florican (Eupodotis indica), are globally threatened and warrant conservation attention.

South Deccan Plateau dry deciduous forests 2008

The globally threatened lesser florican (Eupodotis indica) and Indian bustard are other birds of conservation importance in this ecoregion.

Deccan thorn scrub forests 2008

The Jerdon's courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) is endangered, and the spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) and lesser florican (Eupodotis indica) are globally threatened.

East Deccan dry-evergreen forests 2008

But the bird fauna includes the globally threatened lesser florican (Eupodotis indica) and the endangered Indian bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps).

Narmada Valley dry deciduous forests 2008

Including migrants, over 450 species of birds have been recorded and about 350 breed in the area, 16 being endemic including the threatened * Bengal florican Eupodotis bengalensis (E), a type of bustard, * great pied hornbill Buceros bicornis and * wreathed hornbill Rhyticeros undulatus among other hornbill species.

Manas National Park, India 2008

However, it harbors several species that are of conservation importance, including the globally threatened lesser florican (Eupodotis indica).

Chhota-Nagpur dry deciduous forests 2008