Indian Vulture/Long-billed Vulture
Gyps indicus

As per IUCN Redlist the global population of this vulture species ranges from 5000-15000 mature individuals

Distribution

The Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus), a resident species of the Indian subcontinent, is mainly distributed across central and peninsular India, with smaller populations in parts of northwestern India, southern Nepal, and Pakistan. It prefers open landscapes, including dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and semi-arid regions, and is often seen near human settlements where livestock carcasses are available. Unlike some migratory vulture species, the Indian Vulture is largely sedentary, remaining year-round within its range, though local movements occur in search of food and suitable nesting cliffs.

Threats

The Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus), listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, has faced devastating declines across its range. The primary cause is poisoning from certain NSADI veterinary drugs such as diclofenac,aceclofenac and ketoprofen, which leads to fatal kidney failure when vultures consume carcasses of livestock treated with these drugs. Despite a ban, toxic drugs are still used by many villagers. People sometimes poison livestock carcasses with pesticides intended to kill feral dogs and other carnivores, results in mass vulture mortality. Additional threats include habitat loss, reduced food availability, disturbance at nesting sites, and electrocution from powerlines, all pushing the species towards extinction. Click for more info 

Lifespan

Their lifespan ranges from 40-45 years in captivity; may vary in wild conditions.