Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
The white-bellied heron faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation due to human development and pollution of its riverine habitats. While specific recovery programs are limited, ongoing efforts focus on protecting its remaining undisturbed wetland environments. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local conservation initiatives and raising awareness about the importance of preserving these critical habitats.
The white-bellied heron also known as the imperial heron or great white-bellied heron, is a large heron species living in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in northeast India and Bhutan to northern Myanmar. It inhabits undisturbed rivers and wetlands. It has been listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2007, because the global population is estimated at fewer than 250 mature individuals and threatened by habitat loss and human disturbance. It is mostly dark grey with a white throat and underparts.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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