The lesser florican (Sypheotides indicus), also known as the likh or kharmore, is the smallest in bustard family and the only member of the genus Sypheotides.It is endemic to the Indian Subcontinent where it is found in tall grasslands and is best known for the leaping breeding displays made by the males during the Monsoon season. Hereby the IUCN Red List as evaluated by BirdLife International - the official Red List Authority for birds for IUCN.

Criteria: A3cd+4cd Click here for more information about the Red List categories and criteria Justification of Red List category This species qualifies as Endangered because its very small and rapidly declining population is predicted to undergo a very rapid decline in the near future as pressure on remaining grasslands intensifies, and areas of its habitat are lost and degraded. The Lesser Florican, is the smallest member in the bustard family and is listed as Endangered in IUCN’s Red List. We will also have a chance to see other raptors and bird species like Singing Bushlarks, Rufous Fronted Prinias, Rain Quails, Indian Eagle Owls and much more. The main breeding areas of Lesser Florican in Maharashtra were apparently in the districts of Nashik, Ahmednagar and Sholapur (Islam and Rahmani, 2002). Not much information is available about the recent status of Lesser Florican. Established in 1964, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species.