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Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary in Karnataka India, aimed for the protection of vultures. Established in 2012, it is the first Vulture Sanctuary in India. Of the nine vulture species found in India, three species, long-billed, Egyptian and white-backed vultures are found here. In 2018, Indian government tagged an area of 1 ...
Bar-headed Geese in Magadi lake. Karnataka is a state in India with rich archaeological and ecological heritage. The total geographical area of Karnataka is 191,976 square kilometres (74,122 sq mi) of which forest area is 37,550 square kilometres (14,500 sq mi) (19.58%).
Uttara Kannada (known as North Kanara) ... Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and Old World vultures. These ...
Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary is in Ramanagara and is home of the critically endangered long-billed vulture (Gyps indicus). Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary is in Belgaum district and is spread over 20.78 square kilometres (8.02 sq mi). This sanctuary is known for migratory birds like demoiselle crane and European white stork.
A vulture is a bird of prey that scavenges on carrion.There are 23 extant species of vulture (including condors). [2] Old World vultures include 16 living species native to Europe, Africa, and Asia; New World vultures are restricted to North and South America and consist of seven identified species, all belonging to the Cathartidae family.
Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada: Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary: 2012 3.46 Ramanagara: Rangayyanadurga Wildlife Sanctuary: 2011 77.23 Davanagere: Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary: 1974 119 Dharwad: Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary: 1940 0.67 Mysore: Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary: 1974 431.23 Shimoga: Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: 1974 395.6 Shimoga
Five critically endangered species inhabit the site, including three vultures – the red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) and Indian vulture (Gyps indicus) – and two waterbirds, the sociable lapwing (Vanellus gregarius) and Baer’s pochard (Aythya baeri).
The Indian vulture or long-billed vulture (Gyps indicus) is a bird of prey native to the Indian subcontinent. It is an Old World vulture belonging to the family of Accipitridae . It is a medium-sized vulture with a small, semi-bald head with little feathers, long beak, and wide dark colored wings.