Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve records 388 vultures across seven species

A vulture count at Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve recorded 388 vultures on 24 May 2026: 358 adults and 30 young birds. The reserve had 172 vultures in early 2021 and 300 in 2024. Seven species have been recorded there, including Indian, Egyptian, red-headed, white-rumped and cinereous vultures, as well as Himalayan and Eurasian griffons. The two griffon species are migratory and are seen in the reserve during the colder season. Steep cliffs provide nesting sites, while warm rising air in the valleys helps vultures soar. Measures reported at the reserve include protecting nests from forest fires and limiting human disturbance.

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