Sarus being a bird in the habitat outside the forested landscape is often encountered in agricultural fields and hence the people’s attitude to Sarus is of significant importance.  In recent times, farmers in UP consider the Cranes as a pest during the harvest season of both paddy and wheat.  Destruction of Sarus nests, stilling of eggs, occasional hunting, mortality related to power lines have been the direct threats to Sarus in UP.  The decline in wetland habitats and conversion of wetlands into other landuse practices appears to be the major threats to Sarus in UP.