Rare White-rumped Vulture Sighted in Sundarbans After Years

• Two critically endangered White-rumped Vultures were spotted at Netidhopani during the Fourth Bird Festival in Sundarbans.
• This marks the first official sighting of the species in the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, recorded by participants.
• The White-rumped Vulture has been on the IUCN Red List since 2000, primarily due to diclofenac poisoning.
• Diclofenac, a veterinary drug, caused kidney failure in vultures consuming carcasses of treated livestock, leading to their near extinction.
• The sighting has thrilled bird lovers and reserve officials, prompting further investigation into the presence of more such vultures.

Why It Matters: Critically endangered White-rumped Vultures were sighted in Sundarbans, offering hope for the species.