Problem

Threatened species of Gyps bengalensis

Other Names:
Threatened species of White-rumped vulture
Endangered populations of Asian White-backed Vulture
Endangered populations of Oriental White-backed Vulture
Background:

Gyps bengalensis is found in: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Iran, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand and Viet Nam.

Incidence:

Gyps bengalensis is considered as a "Lower Risk" sub-category "near threatened" species by the IUCN Red List. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 2".

Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Gyps
Organizations:
BirdLife International
Subject(s):
Societal Problems Endangered species
Sociology Population
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 10: Reduced InequalityGOAL 15: Life on Land
Date of last update
17.06.2020 – 05:16 CEST