Population status of the Critically Endangered African White-Backed Vultures (Gyps africanus) in and around Wolkite town, Southwestern Ethiopia

African white-backed vultures (Gyps africanus) are critically endangered bird species which commonly found in areas where rubbish food sources and roosting and/or nesting sites available. This study assessed the population size threats of Wolkite town abattoir surrounding dumping site from April 2019 to March 2021. A total count method was employed assess analyzed using descriptive statistics. questionnaire consisting semi-structured open-ended questions used attitude perception local community. During period, 192 field visits were conducted vultures. Individual counted sites. About 472 individuals (36%) (Mean ± SD: 20±7.4; Range: 8-29) 839 (64%) 34±8; 22-47). The age category constituted 269 adults 203 sub-adults with a statistically significant difference (x2= 8.14, df =1, p< 0.05) between sub-adult groups. In abattoir, 319 520 sub-adults, 48.2, groups area. Threats such as human disturbance competition for domestic wild animals observed during period.