As its name suggests, the Great Indian Bustard is found in India and neighbouring parts of Pakistan. It is the largest bird within this range, with males standing at well over a metre in height. The species was formerly found across the Indian Subcontinent, but is now locally extinct from 90 per cent of its original range. Historically, hunting has been the main factor in the initial decline in numbers and this was exacerbated by habitat destruction. Hunting is still a major issue in some parts of its range. Today the small population is threatened primarily by habitat degradation and loss.