Injured Vulture with 'Dhaka' Inscription Found in Jharkhand
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Injured white-backed vulture found in Jharkhand |
| Location | Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India |
| Key Observation | Metallic ring inscribed with 'Dhaka' fitted to one leg |
| Suspected Researcher | John Malot, a bird researcher from Dhaka |
| Organization | UK-based Royal Society for Protection of Birds |
| Tracking Device | Solar-powered radio tracking collar |
| Species | Indian white-backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis) |
| IUCN Status | Critically Endangered |
| Size | 75 to 85 cm tall, wingspan 180 to 210 cm, weight 3.5 to 7.5 kg |
| Features | White neck ruff, rump, and underwing coverts; adults black, juveniles browner |
| Habitat | Plains, villages, cities near cultivation; less frequently in hilly regions |
| Distribution | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam |