Perspective Article
Sana Ilyas
Abstract
12 of the 23 species of Vulture, sole scavenger amongst vertebrate birds, are classified as “near threatened” or “endangered”. Across the Indian subcontinent and South Asia there is particular concern with an observed 92 percent reduction of Gyps vultures. The vulture species found in South Asian region has a scientific name given as Gyps bengalensis , common name is Asian Whitebacked vulture and the local name in the subcontinent region is Gidh .