A beautiful rare bird has been spotted in India, a country becoming increasingly popular with environmental travellers and nature lovers.

In news that may be of interest to eco-tourists who enjoy India holidays, The Hindu Times has informed readers that the Great Indian Bustard has been spotted in Sirguppa in Karnataka.

The magnificent creature is believed to be on the verge of extinction, however, not only has it been rediscovered in the region - which is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra in the Bellary district - it is also thought to be breeding.

While the bird is named after the eastern country, there are fewer than 500 of them left in India with about 400 of them found in the Desert National Park in Rajasthan.

Naturalist Santosh Martin, who was among the group that made the discovery, said that a mother and baby Great Indian Bustard were spotted.

"Both the mother and the baby looked healthy and were feeding quite well on locusts and lizards. This is the first time we could see a juvenile along with an adult from a short distance and photograph them," he added.

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