The event was organized jointly by the Department for the Development of Eco-Territories and Hunting under the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, the Navoi Regional Department of Ecology and Climate Change, and Falcon Hunting Solutions LLC.

According to experts, the houbara bustard is one of the rare bird species listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Uzbekistan and requires special protection. In recent years, the population of this species has been declining due to habitat loss, illegal hunting, climate change, and other human-induced factors.

For this reason, Uzbekistan has been implementing regular conservation measures aimed at restoring the houbara bustard population and expanding its natural range. Specialists expect that the birds released into the wild will successfully adapt to their environment and contribute to increasing the species’ population in the future.

Ecologists note that the houbara bustard plays an important role in desert ecosystems. Its presence helps maintain ecological balance, preserve biodiversity, and support the sustainable functioning of natural processes in arid environments.

In addition, initiatives of this kind contribute to Uzbekistan’s efforts to fulfill its international commitments related to biodiversity conservation. Experts emphasize that raising public environmental awareness, combating illegal hunting, and protecting natural habitats are essential for safeguarding rare species such as the houbara bustard.

For reference, the houbara bustard is considered one of the rarest bird species in Central Asia and is included in the Red Book of Uzbekistan. Various conservation programs are being implemented across the country to increase its population and restore its natural presence in the wild.

According to specialists, the release of 778 houbara bustards into the natural environment of Navoi Region represents an important step toward protecting endangered wildlife species and preserving the unique desert ecosystems of Uzbekistan for future generations.