News– The rare sighting of the Indian Long-Billed Vulture at Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary highlights the effectiveness of protected area-based conservation efforts. Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary.
About Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary
- Location: Ramadevara Betta Hill Range, Ramanagara, Karnataka.
- Significance:
- India’s first and only vulture sanctuary, established in 2012.
- Declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) in 2017 to protect endangered vultures.
- Vulture Species Found:
- Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Gyps indicus)
- Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus)
- White-Backed Vulture (Gyps bengalensis)
About Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Gyps indicus)
- Distribution: Found in India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
- Habitat: Prefers savannas, open landscapes, and areas near villages, cities, and farmland.
- Physical characteristics:
- Medium-sized and bulky scavenger.
- Females are smaller than males.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered.
