Showing posts with label Gyps himalayensis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gyps himalayensis. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

HIMALAYAN VULTURE

Kochi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Nepal March 2017
1013           HIMALAYAN  VULTURE               Gyps himalayensis

NEPAL                  81

Also known as himalayan Griffon. 115-125 cm. Breeds in mountains and Trans-Himalayan Tibetan steppe desert, especially along routes well used by pack animals; winters dow to plains. Widespread resident, subject to seasonal altitudinal movements, and partial migration.