Breeds in Pakistan; winters mainly in Pakistan and Himalayas. Very large vulture with broad, parallel-edged wings. Soars with wings flat (Gyps VtJltures soar with wings held in shallow V). At a distance appears typically uniformly dark, except for pale areas on head and bill. Adult blackish-brown with paler brown ruff; may show paler band across greater underwing-coverts. but underwing darker and more uniform than on Gyps species. Juvenile is blacker in colour and more uniform than a dult. Normally solitary by day. Usually roosts communally on the ground, often on an open escarpment. close to a steep slope in readiness for suitable thermals. Dominates all other vultures at tecarcass. Breeds in mountains; forages in wide range of habitats, including bare mountains. semi -desert. along river courses and savanna grasslands.
Colour
BrownBlack
Average size
105 cm
Habitat
Breeds in mountains, forages in wide range of habitats, including bare mountains. semi -desert. along river courses and savanna grasslands.
Behaviour
Breeds in Pakistan, winters mainly in Pakistan and Himalayas., Normally solitary by day. Usually roosts communally on the ground, often on an open escarpment. close to a steep slope in readiness for suitable thermals. Dominates all other vultures at tecarcass.
About this bird
Breeds in Pakistan; winters mainly in Pakistan and Himalayas. Very large vulture with broad, parallel-edged wings. Soars with wings flat (Gyps VtJltures soar with wings held in shallow V). At a distance appears typically uniformly dark, except for pale areas on head and bill. Adult blackish-brown with paler brown ruff; may show paler band across greater underwing-coverts. but underwing darker and more uniform than on Gyps species. Juvenile is blacker in colour and more uniform than a dult. Normally solitary by day. Usually roosts communally on the ground, often on an open escarpment. close to a steep slope in readiness for suitable thermals. Dominates all other vultures at tecarcass. Breeds in mountains; forages in wide range of habitats, including bare mountains. semi -desert. along river courses and savanna grasslands.
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