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White-rumped Vulture

White-rumped Vulture

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The White-rumped Vulture is a medium-sized Old World vulture found in South and Southeast Asia, named for its distinctive white rump visible in flight. It has suffered catastrophic population declines, making it critically endangered.
Where to spot
Open country, savannas, and agricultural areas across parts of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Its range is now highly fragmented and populations sparse.
How to spot
Look for its medium size, dark body, white ruff, and prominent white rump patch, especially visible when soaring. Any sighting should be recorded and reported to conservation efforts.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight. Look for it soaring or around carcasses, though sightings are now extremely rare due to its critically endangered status.
File:White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (1).jpg
File:White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (2).jpg
File:White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (3).jpg
File:White-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis).jpg
File:White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (2).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (3).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species was once one of the most abundant large birds of prey in the world but has been decimated by diclofenac poisoning, leading to a population collapse of over 99%.
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