38.Which of the following statements are correct regarding White-bellied Heron? 1. It is Critically Endangered. 2. It is found in Bhutan and north-east India to the hills of Bangladesh and north Myanmar. 3. Its natural habitat is rivers with sand or gravel bars or inland lakes. Select the correct option from the codes given below: [A] Only 1 & 2 [B] Only 2 & 3 [C] Only 1 & 3 [D] 1, 2 & 3 Show Answer
This heron is classified as Critically Endangered because it has an extremely small and rapidly declining population. This decline is projected to increase in the near future as a result of the loss and degradation of lowland forest and wetlands, and through direct exploitation and disturbance.
