Pelican Bird Festival 2018 was celebrated in Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh. Which of the following bird species found in Kolleru Lake are correctly matched with their IUCN status?
1. Spot Billed Pelican – Near Threatened
2. Siberian Crane – Critically Endangered
3. Painted Stork – Critically Endangered
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Explanation:
First option is correct.
Painted Stork is Near Threatened as per IUCN Red Data book.
‘Pelican Bird Festival-2018’ was recently organized at Kolleru lake. It was jointly organised by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA) and Krishna district administration.
Thousands of pelicans, painted storks and other birds will visit the lake during winter season, roost, breed and fly with their off springs. Recently, officials identified that Atapaka is one of the largest pelicanry in the world.