In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come

In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?

Sand deserts of northwest India
Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
Salt marshes of western Gujarat
Western Ghats
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2016
The Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) is primarily found in dense tropical and subtropical forests.
The Western Ghats region of India is characterized by extensive evergreen and moist deciduous forests, which constitute the natural habitat of the Great Indian Hornbill. They require large tracts of forest for foraging and nesting.
Other habitats in India where the Great Indian Hornbill can be found include the forests of the North Eastern states and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They are large, fruit-eating birds and play a significant role in seed dispersal in their forest ecosystems. The species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, facing threats primarily from habitat loss and hunting.
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