All three species of vultures found in India are on the verge of
extinction and while breeding centers and vulture restaurants
are helping increase the number of these dying birds, what has
come as a great bit of news is the spotting of about a hundred
of vultures at Hamripur district in Himachal Pradesh. On July
17, Hamirpur assistant conservator of forest (ACF) Amit Sharma
while visiting the forest areas of Bumblu and Humbal in Aghar
range spotted seven to eight groups of vultures feeding on dead
animal. On close scrutiny, the scavengers were found to be
species of Egyptian vultures and white rumped vultures. “We have
instructed the staff to educate people not to throw dead animals
near the breeding sights,” said Amit Sharma. White Rumped
vultures are hardly spotted in such large numbers these days and
therefore the present sighting is og huge significance. Wildlife
Institute of India, Dehradun professor Yadvendra Jhala describes
their sighting important for vulture conservation. “It is an
important find as