Gyps indicus
The Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) is a vital scavenger and an iconic Old World vulture native to the Indian subcontinent. Once abundant across India, Pakistan, and Nepal, this species has faced a catastrophic population crash in recent decades. As a primary scavenger, it plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by disposing of carcasses, yet it now remains one of the most Critically Endangered birds in the world.