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Birds
Vultures & Scavengers
White-rumped Vulture
Gyps bengalensis
Local name: Chhota Gidh / सफेद पीठ गिद्ध
lightbulbAdults show a clear white rump and lower back in flight.
Identification
The White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Chhota Gidh / सफेद पीठ गिद्ध.
Habitat. Open country, villages and remnant colonies across the subcontinent
Diet. Carrion
Field notes. Once the commonest large raptor in India. Treat every individual as irreplaceable. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule I.
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Habitat
Open country, villages and remnant colonies across the subcontinent
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Diet
Carrion
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Behavior
Once the commonest large raptor in India. Treat every individual as irreplaceable.
