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Scientific name
Gyps himalayensis
Common name
Himalayan Vulture
Synonyms
Himalayan Griffon
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Species information
Physical characteristics
No significant differences between the Eurasian Black Vulture and the Himalayan Vulture are known. More information is most welcome.
For species information: see Eurasian Black Vulture.
Habitat, behaviour, food and reproduction
This species occurs mainly in the mountainous portions of central Asia, although juveniles winter in lowland portions of the Indian subcontinent. Vultures nest in niches on cliff walls, but do not form large nesting colonies. This is unexpected because other Gyps vulture species like the Griffon Vulture have been known to do this at secure nesting sites like cliffs. Because of the mountainous nature of the Himalayan Vultures habitat little is know about its foraging strategies.
Distribution: maps, historical and current
Further map information
As far as we know, there are no distribution maps available.
Current distribution
Native within the LHNet range: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
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Conservation information
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Experts and scientific referees
For more detailed information view the 'Himalayan Vulture - Gyps himalayensis' page on to the IUCN Red List of threatened species.
Batbayar, Nyambayar
Eurasian Black Vulture, Himalayan Vulture, Mongolian Saiga. Mongolia
Wildlife science and conservation center of Mongolia
www.wscc.org.mn
Wildlife science and conservation center of Mongolia
www.wscc.org.mn
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