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Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Indian vulture faces severe threats from poisoning, particularly from veterinary drugs like diclofenac, which proved lethal to them. Habitat loss and electrocution from power lines also contribute to their decline. While conservation efforts have led to some localized successes and ongoing monitoring programs, the species remains critically endangered. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local communities and conservation initiatives, raising awareness, and ensuring that tourism activities do not disturb nesting sites or contribute to environmental degradation.
The Indian vulture or long-billed vulture is a bird of prey native to the Indian subcontinent. It is an Old World vulture belonging to the family of Accipitridae. It is a medium-sized vulture with a small, semi-bald head with little feathers, long beak, and wide dark colored wings. It breeds mainly on small cliffs and hilly crags in central India and south India.
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Top parks for Indian Vulture. Sightings recorded in 13 safari areas total.
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