Vultures disappear from 72% of historical nesting sites, WII assessment reveals

Published on : 03 Nov 2025, 1:09 pm Summary

Vultures have disappeared from nearly 72% of their historical nesting sites across India, according to a Wildlife Institute of India assessment.

The study recorded only 120 active historical nesting sites out of 425 documented, with 93 new sites identified.

Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan account for about 63% of all vulture nests, over 60% of which are within protected areas.

The Slender-billed Vulture has lost all its known historical nesting sites, now restricted to Upper Assam.

Scientists warn that habitat loss, toxic drugs, and feral dogs at carcass sites continue to endanger vulture recovery.

Vultures have vanished from nearly 72 per cent of their historically known nesting sites across India, a new pan-India assessment by scientis