With reference to the Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis), consider the following statements: 1. It is a tropical bird mainly found in Western Ghats region of India. 2. Damage to the eggs and chicks, caused by feral dogs is one of the major threats faced by the species. 3. The Black-necked Crane is classified as Endangered in the IUCN Red List. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis), consider the following statements:
1.It is a tropical bird mainly found in Western Ghats region of India.
2.Damage to the eggs and chicks, caused by feral dogs is one of the major threats faced by the species.
3.The Black-necked Crane is classified as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Black-necked Crane is a high-altitude bird of the Tibetan Plateau and is known to breed in the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding Himalayan regions.

Statement 2 is correct: Threats: Damage to the eggs and chicks, caused by feral dogs, Increasing grazing pressure on the limited pastures near the wetlands, Loss of habitat due to development projects on the wetlands.

Statement 3 is incorrect: IUCN Red List: Near Threatened (NT)

Source: DTE

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