Telangana's State Bird, Indian Roller, Now 'Near Threatened'

Telangana's special bird, the Indian Roller, is like a star that's not doing so well.

Scientists who watch over animals worldwide have given it a new warning label: 'Near Threatened'.

This means it's not in immediate danger, but it's getting closer to it.

Their numbers have gone down by almost a third because their homes are disappearing.

Many trees where they used to make nests are being cut down, and the bugs they eat are being killed by special sprays used on farms.

People also catch them to look at during a festival called Dasara, which is another problem.

Other birds that live in holes, like owls and parrots, are also having a tough time for similar reasons.

Scientists want to study them more to find out exactly how many are left and what more can be done to help them stay safe.