Indian white-backed vulture

Feb. 11, 2023

The third phase of the reintroduction programme of the critically endangered oriental white-backed vultures was launched recently.

About Indian white-backed vulture:

  • They are medium-sized, dark vultures.
  • Scientific name: Gyps bengalensis
  • Distribution: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and southern Vietnam.
  • Habitat: Found mostly in plains and less frequently in hilly regions. Can also be seen in villages and cities near to cultivation.
  • Features:
  • Adults are 75 to 85 cm tall.
  • White neck ruff, rump and under wing coverts. 
  • Adults tend towards black coloration, while younger individuals are browner
  • Their wing span is 180 to 210 cm
  • Weight: Ranges from 5 to 7.5 kg
  • IUCN Status: Critically Endangered

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