India birds report identifies 178 species as being of high conservation concern

Large-scale study indicates population declines after collation of data from country's conservation organisations and birdwatchers

A report on India's bird population has painted a grim picture for many of the country's species.

The State of India's Birds (SoIB) report - published on Friday - showed worrisome declines, with 178 species of wild birds identified as needing immediate priority for conservation.