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Nagpur: At a time when vultures are on the verge of extinction, the sighting of an Egyptian vulture, also called the white scavenger, near Pandharkawda has thrilled wildlife lovers as this is the first record of the endangered bird in the area.
The prey bird was recorded by Ramzan Virani, former honorary wildlife warden of Yavatmal district, on Saturday. In the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, the bird is listed in the endangered category.
In Maharashtra, this species of vultures can be found only in Gadchiroli and Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR). “Two months ago, I had seen the bird hovering around the same area but I could not record it. On Saturday, I could get a close view of the raptor. It was scavenging on a buffalo carcass. A scientific study needs to be done to find out whether there is a resident population,” said Virani.