Indian Vulture
Gyps indicus
Critically EndangeredAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The Indian vulture or long-billed vulture is a bird of prey native to the Indian subcontinent. It is an Old World vulture belonging to the family of Accipitridae. It is a medium-sized vulture with a small, semi-bald head with little feathers, long beak, and wide dark colored wings. It breeds mainly on small cliffs and hilly crags in central India and south India.
Fun Fact
It is an Old World vulture belonging to the family of Accipitridae.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in various land-forms ranging from semi-desert to dry foot hills, open fields and cultivable lands near villages, near garbage dumps and slaughter houses in urban areas.
Diet
Feed on dead cattle and any leftovers by large predators.
Lifespan
45 years
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Pollution
- Invasive Species
- Over-Collection
- Climate Change