New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The conservation status of 12 Indian bird species has been modified as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) latest red list update. These species were among 1,360 bird species worldwide that were reassessed in the latest review. Of the 12 Indian species which have been reassessed, eight have been "downlisted", signalling positive trends in their conservation status. Conversely, four species have been "uplisted", indicating increased concerns regarding their population trends, according to an analysis by Bengaluru-based State of India's Birds Partnership. The Indian Courser, a bird that is endemic to the Indian Subcontinent, has been uplisted from Least Concern to Near Threatened. Other species such as the Indian Roller and the Rufous-tailed Lark have also been uplisted to Near Threatened.htc...