Conservation issues
Threats to the species:
The most important threat to the successful breeding of Black-necked Crane is the direct physical damage to the eggs and chicks, caused by feral dogs. These dogs are owned both by armed forces as well as by the local nomads. Another major threat to the bird is the loss of habitat. The human pressure on the wetlands, the primary habitat of cranes, has increased tremendously over the last decade. The increased grazing pressure on the limited pastures near the wetlands is also leading to the degradation of the wetland habitat.
Conservation Status:
It is listed in the Appendix 1 of CMS (Convention on Migratory Species) and is also listed on Appendix 1 of CITES. IUCN has categorized the bird as Vulnerable, under Criteria A1b, c, d A2c C1. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 of the Govt. of India, the bird has been categorized as Schedule 1 species. The bird has been given the status of the State Bird of Jammu and Kashmir State of India.
In China the bird has been placed in highest 1st class protection, listing it as endangered, in class ‘A’.
Conservation Status:
It is listed in the Appendix 1 of CMS (Convention on Migratory Species) and is also listed on Appendix 1 of CITES. IUCN has categorized the bird as Vulnerable, under Criteria A1b, c, d A2c C1. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 of the Govt. of India, the bird has been categorized as Schedule 1 species. The bird has been given the status of the State Bird of Jammu and Kashmir State of India.
In China the bird has been placed in highest 1st class protection, listing it as endangered, in class ‘A’.