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Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary

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A rare and exciting sighting of the Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Gyps indicus) at the Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary in Karnataka has underscored the success of protected area-based conservation efforts.

Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary:

  • The Sanctuary is located in the Ramadevara Betta Hill Range, Ramanagara, Karnataka.
  • It was established in 2012 as India’s first and only vulture sanctuary.
  • It was notified as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) in 2017 to protect endangered vulture species.
  • It is home to three vulture species found in India:
    • Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Gyps indicus)
    • Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus)
    • White-Backed Vulture (Gyps bengalensis)

Indian Long-Billed Vulture:

  • Scientific Name: Gyps indicus
  • Size: Medium-sized, bulky scavenger.
  • Habitat: Prefers open landscapes near villages, cities, and cultivated areas.
  • Diet: Feeds primarily on animal carcasses.
  • Range: Native to India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
  • Population Decline: 97-99% decline due to poisoning from diclofenac, a veterinary drug.
  • IUCN Status: Critically Endangered.

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