BNHS Vulture Programme

Santhosh Kumar 05/12/2025

BNHS Vulture Programme mind map for upsc — In a major step for India’s vulture recovery programme, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is set to release six Critically Endangered vultures—specifically the Slender-billed (Gyps tenuirostris) and White-rumped (Gyps bengalensis)—into the wild in Assam in January 2026. Both species have suffered catastrophic declines, primarily due to diclofenac poisoning, yet possess distinct characteristics: the Slender-billed Vulture is a rare, solitary nester with a distinctive narrow bill and fewer than 870 individuals remaining, while the White-rumped Vulture is known for its white neck ruff, white rump patch, and tendency to nest near human habitations. This initiative aims to reintroduce these vital scavengers—essential for ecological balance—back into their natural habitats across the Gangetic plains and open fields.

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