Endangered Egyptian Vultures Make Record Appearance at Badli Pond of Jodhpur in Rajasthan

Abstract

Rajasthan hosts seven of the nine vulture species found in India, including the endangered Egyptian vulture, which is experiencing a declining population trend. The primary threats contributing to this decline include trichobezoars, predation by feral dogs, exposure to diclofenac, and collisions with high-tension power lines. The Badli Pond, which has recorded an average population of 1575 Egyptian vultures with a maximum count of 1670 ± 30.95 individuals, along with the Keru dumping yard and Arna Jharna, presents an opportunity to be developed into a vulture-safe zone for conservation efforts.