Hargila Bird Latest News
Recently, the Prime Minister of India shared about the efforts of thousands of rural women who stepped forward to save the ‘Hargila Bird’ – known as the ‘Hargila Army’ in Assam.
About Hargila Bird
- It is a large strikingly looking member of the stork family.
- It is also known as Greater Adjutant Stork.
- Habitat: It inhabits wetlands, shallow lakes, drying lake beds, and freshwater flooded forests.
- Distribution: It is residing only in the states of Assam and Bihar of India and in Cambodia.
- These are usually seen singly or in small groups as they stalk about in shallow water.
- These breed during winter in colonies that may include other large waterbirds.
- Diet: These are omnivorous birds. Although they are mainly scavengers, they also prey on frogs and large insects and will also take birds, reptiles, and rodents.
- Threats: It includes the loss of nesting and feeding habitat through the draining of wetlands, pollution.
- Conservation Status
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- IUCN: Near Threatened
- Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule IV
Source: News On Air
Last updated on Oct, 2026
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