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Sacrogyps calvus
One of the most magnificent Vultures, also known as King Vulture is facing a rapid decline in population. The species was classified as Lower Risk the year 2000. In just 7 years it was classified as Critically Endangered! The population declined by 91% between 1990 and 2003. We hope that the species does not meet a sad end.
Open countryside.
Spotted on Dec 12, 2016
Submitted on Dec 24, 2017
2 Comments
Thank you for sharing this Vipul. It is encouraging to learn that there is a ban on Vulture-killing vet drugs in India
https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn2...
Hope it's not too late for this amazing bird.
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