Once considered for India's National Bird, now it is critically endangered
Bengal Florican
Faces existential crisis with 350-1300 individuals; conservation efforts by Aaranyak in North-East India
Lesser Florican
Functionally extinct in East Pakistan, 300-400 individuals in North-Western India, known for elaborate courtship dances
Forest Owlet
Critically endangered with 200-250 individuals, mainly in Melghat Tiger Reserve; rediscovered in 1997 being declared extinct in 1972
White-bellied Heron
2nd largest heron globally, found in India, Bhutan, Myanmar, threatened by human pressure and habitat loss
Jerdon's Courser
Nocturnal, insectivorous, rediscovered in 1986 in the Eastern Ghats, limited population found in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
Green Avadavat
Nests in colonies, both male and female participate in incubating eggs, they are listed as Vulnerable by IUCN
Sociable Lapwing
Critically endangered, breeding populations found in Kazakhstan and South-Central Russia, they visit Indian sanctuaries like Tal Chappar and Little Rann of Kutch