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The International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN red list version 2013 of the birds...........

Environment and Ecology (Easy) Biodiversity
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    The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red   list version 2013 of the birds indicates 15 species of birds from India as critically endangered. The reason for the decline in the number of these birds are:

    1. Loss, modification, fragmentation and degradation of habitat
    2. Environmental contaminants
    3. Poaching
    4. Use changes mainly conversion of large areas to intensive crop cultivation

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    1, 2, and 3

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    Explanation:

    Other reasons for the decline in the number of these birds  are changes in cropping pattern due to various reasons including implementation of irrigation schemes; increased pesticide usage and livestock-grazing; high levels of disturbance; and developmental activities like mining and hydel projects. This also includes collision of the birds with vehicles, wind turbines and power lines

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