Summary:
Though critically endangered, the population of red-headed vultures has stabilised over the last few years in the Sigur plateau. “It is difficult to say with certainty whether that is the case, but it does seem likely,” said Mr.
Bharathidasan, who said that both white-rumped as well as long-billed vultures are known to nest in Ebbanad, while long-billed vultures are known to nest primarily in Kodanad. Mr.
Ramakrishnan said that though they have heard rumours of nesting sites in the Sigur plateau, he himself has not personally seen any thus far. more-inWhile researchers and conservationists continue to study the reasons for two species of vultures found in the Nilgiris abandoning one of their prime nesting grounds in the Sigur plateau since 2016, researchers have seen an increase in nesting activity along the slopes of Ebbanad and Kodanad, indicating that the birds could have established new nesting colonies since being forced to leave. “As Siriyur was among five nesting grounds in the Sigur plateau which we had discovered and were studying, it was of course a matter of concern,” said Mr.
Ramakrishnan, stating that the reasons for the vultures abandoning their traditional nesting grounds still needs to be studied..