Sypheotides indicus
Lesser Florican
BirdBest Season: Jul–Sep
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About this species
The Lesser Florican is one of India's most threatened grassland birds — males perform extraordinary bounding display leaps above the grass during the monsoon breeding season. Gujarat's agricultural grasslands and Sailana Florican Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh host the most important populations. Watch Lesser Florican display on India's monsoon grasslands. Threatened endemic bustard — breeding season guide and sanctuary map.
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When and Where to Photograph Lesser Florican
The Lesser Florican is one of India's most threatened grassland birds — males perform extraordinary bounding display leaps above the grass during the monsoon breeding season. Gujarat's agricultural grasslands and Sailana Florican Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh host the most important populations. Watch Lesser Florican display on India's monsoon grasslands. Threatened endemic bustard — breeding season guide and sanctuary map.
Plan field days around Jul–Sep: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Blackbuck National Park (Velavadar).