Houbara Bustard Conservation
Environment · Thursday, 30 July 2026
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and the UAE released 672 captive-bred Houbara Bustards in the Aral Sea region. The species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and protected under CITES Appendix I.
Quick highlights
- Scientific name: Chlamydotis macqueenii.
- IUCN: Vulnerable.
- CITES Appendix I; CMS Appendix I.
- Migrates to India and Pakistan.
Context
672 captive-bred birds released in Karakalpakstan’s Aral Sea region.
Key Facts
Ground-dwelling migratory bird of arid landscapes; winters in South Asia including India.
Significance
Flagship species for desert ecosystem conservation and cross-border cooperation.
Challenges / Way Forward
Address habitat degradation and ensure strict migratory corridor protection.
Exam Angle
Prelims: IUCN, CITES, CMS status; GS III: Biodiversity conservation.
Remember this
- Chlamydotis macqueenii.
- IUCN: Vulnerable.
- CITES Appendix I.
- CMS Appendix I.
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