Himalayan Griffon, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India

Resident in Himalayas; winters south to N. Indian plains. Larger than Eurasian Griffon, with broader body and slightly longer tail. Wing coverts and body pale buffish in adults , contrasting strongly with dark flight feathers and tail, and ruff is buffish. Legs and feet pinkish with dark claws, and has yellowish bill with pale blue cere and facial skin (as opposed to blackish in Eurasian Griffon). Roosts gregariously on crags and when air currents are suitable takes to the air and soars over mountains at great heights and often for long distances. Aggressive when feeding and dominates over all other vultures except Cinereous Vulture. Breeds in mountains, especially along routes well used by pack-animals.

Compare with the flight of Eurasian Griffon.

Nikon D850, 500mm f/4e lens, f/6.3, 1/500s, ISO 400

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Taken in: India / Rajasthan / Bikaner (show map)

Taken on: January 10, 2020

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Himalayan Griffon

Birds in Rajasthan

Birds of Prey

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Sets appears in: • Selected Shots of Janaswamy • Birds of India more » • Raptor Flight Shots • Birds of Prey « less

Groups appears in: • Nature's Carousel - Closed!

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