A total of 672 houbara bustards (Chlamydotis undulata) have been released into their natural habitat in the Aral Sea region, according to the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change.

The birds were bred at a specialized center affiliated with the representation of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Kazakhstan. After undergoing necessary preparation, they were transported to the Aral Sea area and released into the wild.

"Restoring the houbara bustard population is of particular importance for the Aral Sea region. The ecological crisis caused by the drying of the Aral Sea has led to serious changes in the natural ecosystems of Karakalpakstan. As a result, the natural habitats of many animals and birds characteristic of desert and steppe landscapes have shrunk, negatively affecting their numbers," the committee stated.

The houbara bustard is a rare species requiring special protection. Its return to the natural environment helps restore ecological balance and preserve the biodiversity of the Aral Sea region. Earlier, it was reported that the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, together with Falcon Hunting Solutions LLC, plans to release between 2,000 and 3,000 individuals of this rare bird into the wild annually in Karakalpakstan.

Source: uznews.uz