Vulture Deaths in UP Linked to Insecticide Poisoning The vultures of Uttar Pradesh, India, have been declining rapidly due to the toxic effects of insecticides.
The Indian government has launched initiatives to conserve these birds, but much remains to be done.
Symptoms of Insecticide Poisoning in Vultures When vultures ingest toxic insecticides, they exhibit physical and behavioral symptoms such as lethargy, weakness, cloudy eyes, trembling legs, seizures, convulsions, and respiratory failure.