Indian Vulture Travels Over 1,600 km in Eight Weeks After Release in Maharashtra

The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) released a captive‑bred Indian vulture, tagged J132, back into the wild at Nasik, Maharashtra on 7 June, after earlier releases and recaptures aimed at improving its health and survival prospects.

Satellite monitoring recorded the bird covering more than 1,600 km in 56 days, averaging long daily distances. Its longest single‑day flight was 168 km on 17 June. Researchers observed J132 flying with wild vultures, feeding on carcasses even during heavy rain, and moving from northern Nasik to areas along the Maharashtra‑Gujarat border, demonstrating successful adaptation to natural habitats.