Slender-billed Vulture
Gyps tenuirostris

The global population of this vulture species ranges from
730-870 mature individuals

Distribution

The slender-billed vulture is found in India from the Gangetic plain north, west to Himachal Pradesh, south potentially as far as northern Odisha, and east through Assam. It is also found in north and central Bangladesh, southern Nepal, Burma and Cambodia.

Threats

The key threats to the Slender-billed Vulture include poisoning from veterinary diclofenac, habitat loss, food scarcity, and secondary poisoning. IUCN has categorised this species as Critically Endagered

Lifespan

Their lifespan ranges from 40-50 years in captivity; may vary in wild conditions.