Abstract
The Indian sarus crane Grus antigone antigone is the world's graceful and tallest flying bird. It is a nonmigratory
and only resident breeding crane of Indian sub continent. It has been declared as 'State Bird' by
Government of Uttar Pradesh. Pairing of the bird for life long and legendry marital devotion of the species has earned
its global popularity. Ecological and environmental condition of this lake is quite supportive for the survival of this
vulnerable species. The present study deals with the distribution and conservation of this vulnerable species in and
around the Alwara lake of district Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. A total of 335 cranes were actually observed in 2012,
425 in 2013, 510 in 2014 and 537 in 2015, although more cranes were claimed to exist in this area by the local people.
This communication is clearly depicting continuous increasing trend in population of Indian sarus crane during their
exploration from 2012-2015 in the area studied, although its population is decreasing at global level.