Himalayan Vulture
Gyps himalayensis

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– very large raptor, larger than Golden Eagle
– South Asian origin
– mainly non-migratory

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>


Himalayan Vulture Gyps himalayensis, IMM
BIF2678, 15/02/2017, Phobjika, Bhutan, Mathias Putze


Himalayan Vulture Gyps himalayensis, 2CY
BIF2679, 15/02/2017, Phobjika, Bhutan, Mathias Putze


Himalayan Vulture Gyps himalayensis, IMM
BIF2680, 15/02/2017, Phobjika, Bhutan, Mathias Putze


Himalayan Vulture Gyps himalayensis, IMM
BIF2681, 24/06/2016, Hustei National Park, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

usually nonvocal during migration

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Rüppel’s Vulture (v)
Griffon Vulture (v)
White-backed Vulture (v)

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