Endangered bird of prey rescued in Tura

Tura, Dec 31: Locals and wildlife teams have rescued a young indian white back vulture, an endangered bird of prey, from Rongkhon area of Tura early Tuesday morning.

The bird was found next to a stream and rescued by the Rongkhon Agal Development Committee who informed the Wildlife department.

Identified as Gyps Bengalensis- Indian white back vulture, the bird is listed in the endangered species group. It is suspected that the bird may have been abandoned by its flock due to its inability to fly with the rest of the birds.

Wildlife teams took possession of the bird and has since brought it over to its medical centre in Tura for examination and treatment.

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