Ecology of the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) in Kachchh, Gujarat, with reference to resource selection in an agro-pastoral landscape.
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2013
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Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun
Abstract
The Great Indian Bustard is an obligate grassland bird endemic to this region with a global population of only about 300 birds. Present study is based on Species's status, resource selection, behavioual aspects and socio-ecological context to reformate viable bustard conservation strategies. The study was conducted during 2007-11 in SW Kachchh (Gujarat, India)
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Birds, Population estimation, Occupancy pattern, Conservation, Management, Agro-pastoral pattern, Great Indian bustard, Ardeotis nigriceps, Gujarat, Resource selection, Habitat