Himalayan Griffon
Gyps himalayensis
Near ThreatenedAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The Himalayan vulture or Himalayan griffon vulture is an Old World vulture native to the Himalayas and foothills in North and Northeastern India, as well as the adjacent Tibetan Plateau. After the cinereous vulture, it is the second-largest Old World vulture species, and among the world's largest true raptors. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is not to be confused with the Eurasian griffon vulture, which is a visually similar, sympatric species.
Fun Fact
After the cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus), it is the second-largest Old World vulture species, and among the world's largest true raptors.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eaters at carcasses, though it is subservient to gray wolves (Canis lupus), snow leopards (Panthera uncia) and cinereous vultures (Aegypius monachus).
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change