Watch: What is the Himalayan Bird Crisis & Why You Should Care

Himalayas and Alps are the 2 most important habitats for birds in the world, but do we know enough about our birds?

Some bird species are down to their last 100 pairs, like the Great Indian Bustard and the Florican. The population of vultures has crashed. ( Photo: iStock )

There are about 4 lab groups for Himalayan birds, compared to 50-100 in the Andes, and several hundred in the Alps. It is pathetic how little work is being done in the Himalayas!

Professor Trevor Price, Biology Professor from University of Chicago

Professor Trevor Price came to India in 1971 right after the Indo-Pak war and has been studying birds in India since 1972.

Price, who currently works with the Wildlife Institute of India, talks about how climate change is affecting bird breeding, India’s importance as a biological hotspot for birds and the biggest challenges to survival for birds, including climate change.

Video Editor: Mohd Irshad Alam