Why is establishing consistent population monitoring for *Sarcogyps calvus* in remote regions described as a logistical nightmare?

Establishing a consistent, scientifically sound monitoring protocol is a logistical nightmare.

A major hurdle in saving the Red-headed Vulture is the inherent difficulty in gathering reliable baseline data where the birds still exist. In remote regions, setting up a monitoring system that meets rigorous scientific standards—ensuring consistency, repeatability, and accuracy across various locations—is incredibly difficult from a logistical standpoint. This difficulty means that progress metrics are often based on smaller, localized surveys that may not accurately reflect the true status or health of the entire remaining fragmented population base, leading to an incomplete picture of the crisis.