Critically threatened species
Four species of vulture in Asia are now classified by the IUCN as Critically Endangered. These species are:
- Oriental white-backed vulture or White-rumped vulture[Gyps bengalensis] IUCN red list
- Long-billed vulture [Gyps indicus] IUCN red list
- Slender-billed vulture [Gyps tenuirostris] IUCN red list
- Red-headed vulture or king vulture [Sarcogyps calvus] IUCN red list
 Oriental white-backed vulture |
 Long-billed vulture |
 Slender-billed vulture |
 Red-headed vulture |
Populations of Egyptian vultures Neophron percnopterus have also undergone population declines in India and this species is now classified as Endangered. While it is not yet established for the red-headed and Egyptian vulture, it is most likely that diclofenac poses the same threat to these two species as has been demonstrated for Gyps vultures.
For detailed information on the conservation status, threats, distribution and conservation actions on these species, visit the Birdlife International website Datazone.
