Is long billed vulture found in India?

around 32-41 in
The average size of an Indian vulture is around 32-41 in (81-104 cm) in length just like bearded vultures.

Why is diclofenac banned in India?

India, Pakistan, and Nepal banned the veterinary usage of diclofenac in 2006 to prevent further decline in vulture population. Studies have indicated that diclofenac can continue to kill vultures even after its ban in India for veterinary use.

Why vultures are dying in India?

Alarming decline in India’s vulture population The major reason behind the vulture population getting nearly wiped out was the drug Diclofenac, found in the carcass of cattle the vultures fed on. The drug, whose veterinary use was banned in 2008, was commonly administered to cattle to treat inflammation.

How many vultures are there in India in 2021?

From 347 in February 2019, the population of the long-billed and white-backed vultures dropped to 249 in March 2021, the survey found.

Why diclofenac is banned?

The government had banned the veterinary use of diclofenac in 2006 after it was found that the once-thriving vulture population in the country was near extinction after eating the carcasses of animals that were illegally treated with human formulations of the drug.

Are vultures still alive?

Today, 14 of the world’s 23 vulture species are threatened with extinction, particularly in Africa and Asia. In California, the California condor, categorized as “extinct in the wild” in 1987, remains critically endangered.

How old do vultures live?

Black vulture: 10 years
King vulture: 30 years
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What do vultures feed on?

carrion
All vultures feed on carrion (animal carcasses), except for palm-nut vultures (Gyphohierax angolensis), which feed on the fruit of the oil palm. Some species also hunt small prey, such as insects, lizards, smaller birds and rodents.

Which medicine is harmful for vulture?

Diclofenac has long been established as the prime reason for wiping out 99 percent of the vulture population in India in the 90s. Later two more veterinary drugs – aceclofenac and ketoprofen – were found to be toxic for vultures.