Distribution of vultures in Uttar Pradesh, India

Jha, Kaushalendra Kumar

doi:10.11609/jott.o3319.6750-63

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“…Though the Census for Sarus cranes undertaken in 2010 by Forest Department reported zero data for Ambedkar Nagar [10] , they were also seen nesting in the small local village ponds and also in rice fields. Similarly, no vultures had been reported in the district so far [11] , but the Endangered Egyptian Vultures were also sighted occasionally (Fig. 6c).…”

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Current Status of Ornithofauna of Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India

Kumar¹

2019

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Background: The bird diversity in many districts of Uttar Pradesh is still unexplored. Information on baseline data of species can be used to set priorities, allowing conservation effort to be focused on those species that need the most attention. This study was therefore undertaken to investigate the Ornithfauna of Ambedkar Nagar. Methods: Extensive field surveys were undertaken in all the three season i.e. rainy, summer and winter. Line transects and point count methods were used for the bird counting. Results: During the three years of study (November 2015-December 2018), a diverse variety of 170 bird species was discovered. The highest bird species belonged to family Passeridae (13) followed by Anatidae (12), Corvidae (12) and Muscicapidae (11). However, no particular site was discovered that could be identified as a birding spot in the district. The lakes such as Darvan, Hanswar, Devhat have the potential to support rich avifaunal diversity however they were under serious threats due to various anthropogenic activities. Conclusion: The study reflects the potential of Ambedkar Nagar to support a rich diversity of ornithofauna. There was a need to reduce anthropogenic mortality of birds or to educate the public to support for and to implement remedial measures. The organization of bird watching events on various occasions such as World Wetlands Day, International Day for Biological Diversity and World Wildlife Week will draw the intention and interest of local people and youth. Further studies based on the ecology of threatened and endangered birds are needed.

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“…On compiling the data it was found that the district has 170 bird species belonging to 48 families ( Table 1). The highest bird species belonged to family Passeridae (13) followed by Anatidae (12), Corvidae (12) and Muscicapidae (11). Only 1 or 2 species were recorded in 26 families (Fig.…”

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Current Status of Ornithofauna of Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India

Kumar¹

2019

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“…As recorded in MP, resident (LV, WV, RV and EV) and migratory (EG, HG and CV) vulture species were also reported in other parts of the country such as Rajasthan (Saran and Purohit, 2012;Purohit and Saran, 2013), Uttar Pradesh (Jha, 2015a), Gujrat (Kamboj et al, 2016), Himachal Pradesh (Thakur and Narang, 2012), Karnataka (Subramanya and Naveein, 2006), Tamil Nadu (Ramakrishnan et al, 2014), etc. Himalayan Griffon, EG, CV and RV have very low contribution (3-4%) in the total vulture population (6999-7057 individuals) of the study area.…”

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Vultures, their population status and some ecological aspects in an Indian stronghold

2020

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Indian vultures have important ecological and socio-economic functions and are increasingly studied, per their ecological role and recently, their catastrophic populations’ decline. However, there are few studies of vultures in central India, a vulture stronghold. The present paper examined the presence, distribution per landcover variation, roosting and nesting habits of vultures in this region. Both quantitative (total count) and qualitative (questionnaire survey) methods of research were applied. The hypotheses were that vulture presence is higher in forested areas, unaffected by agricultural development (excepting the Egyptian vulture); as well as that vultures are more likely to roost and nest in large trees and on cliffs in open landcover. Vulture species recorded in summer and winter counts were the Long-billed vulture (Gyps indicus, Scopoli, 1786), Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus, Linnaeus, 1758), White-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis, Gmelin, 1788), Eurasian Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus, Hablizl, 1783), Red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus, Scopoli, 1786), Cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus, Linnaeus, 1766) and Himalayan Griffon vulture (Gyps himalayensis, Hume, 1869). Their average total abundance was of 7,028 individuals, maximum being Long-billed vulture (3,351) and minimum being Cinereous vulture (39). Thematic maps documented distributions in different agroclimatic regions and ecozones. Orography and forest structure influenced vulture presence, but human disturbance did not. Vulture protection, food monitoring and human-induced disturbances are manageable with critical, informed and flexible policies. These findings contribute to monitoring and management planning for vulture conservation in Central India and elsewhere.

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“…Vultures mostly prefer lofty and sparsely branched trees for nesting and roosting. Such trees provide safety from predators and a better view of surroundings and an easy take-off (Yamac, 2007;Jha, 2015). This also facilitated nocturnal perches with favourable microclimate by causing temperature inversion (Thompson et al, 1990).…”

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Status of Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) in Bundelkhand Region, India

Ankit¹,

Gupta²,

Kumar³

et al. 2021

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Vultures are excellent indicators of environmental health and as carrion feeders play an important ecological role. They are the only known vertebrate obligate scavengers. Nine different species of old world vultures are found in India. Red-headed Vulture (RHV) is one of the resident vulture species and is found throughout the country up to 2000 m elevation. This study was carried out in two states of India, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh known as Bundelkhand. The grids of 15x15 sq km and random points were laid over the study area. Transects of 10 km were conducted in all the selected grids. As a result, 46, 54 and 74 vultures were recorded from 2017 to 2019, respectively. There was a continuous rise in the RHV population during the study period, which is a good sign for the species. Along with other vulture species, RHV is also facing serious threats. Biotic and abiotic threats such as habitat loss, predation, hunting and disturbance, scarcity of food and water, change in land use and agricultural practices, poisoning and, mortality in road accidents while feeding. The population trend is showing positive signs but only regular monitoring and conservation activities will help in saving the species.

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Distribution of vultures in Uttar Pradesh, India

Cited by 17 publications

References 31 publications

Current Status of Ornithofauna of Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India

Current Status of Ornithofauna of Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India

Vultures, their population status and some ecological aspects in an Indian stronghold

Status of Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) in Bundelkhand Region, India

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