Himalaya vulture (bya rgod ), Tibet 2018

            Gyps himalayensis

The Himalayan Griffon Vulture (Gyps himalayensis) is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is closely related to the European Griffon Vulture, G. fulvus.

Adults average 106 cm (42 inches) in length and 272 cm (108 inches) across the wings; they weigh 9.7 kg (21.4 lbs). They are the second largest Old World vulture, behind only the Eurasian Black Vulture in size.

It breeds on crags in mountains in the Himalayas and Tibet, laying a single egg. Birds may form loose colonies. The population is mostly resident.

Like other vultures it is a scavenger, feeding mostly from carcasses of animals, which it finds by soaring over open areas and mountains. These birds often move in flocks.

The Himalayan Griffon Vulture is a typical vulture, with a bald white head, very broad wings, and short tail feathers. It is even larger than the European Griffon Vulture. It has a white neck ruff and yellow bill. The whitish body and wing coverts contrast with the dark flight feathers.

This vulture grunts and hisses at roosts or when feeding on carrion.
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Taken in: China / Qinghai / Bade (show map)

Taken on: September 18, 2018

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Camera: Nikon D850, f/9.0, 1/320 sec, 300mm, ISO 64 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D850
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Focal Length:	300mm
ISO:	64
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
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