Gyps himalayensis (Griffon vulture)
Gyps himalayensis – Griffon vulture (click to enlarge)
HimalayanGriffon (click to enlarge)
Himalayan Griffon Vulture (click to enlarge)
| Common name | Himalayan Griffon Vulture |
| Scientific name | Gyps himalayensis |
| Family | Accipitridae |
| Description | It is a resident bird of Himalayas, having broader body and slightly longer tail. The wings coverts and body is pale buffish-white, contrasting strongly with dark flight feather and tail; underparts lack pronounced streaking; legs and feet pinkish with dark claws. It is found in an altitude of 600-5000m in Himachal Pradesh. |