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The Indian Roller, or palapitta, Telangana’s state bird, has been moved to the ‘Near Threatened’ category on the IUCN Red List following a sharp population decline. The State of Indian Birds–2023 report and recent Hyderabad Bird Atlas survey highlight the species’ alarming drop.

Urgent, inclusive reforms are essential to bridge policy gaps and safeguard both nature and vulnerable communities

He also reminded that the vulture species are classified as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List.

The IUCN Red List is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s biodiversity