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Revision as of 08:37, 2 September 2007
- Gyps himalayensis
Photo taken: Corbett N.P., India
Identification
Himalayan Griffon Vulture Gyps himalayensis
Distribution
Central Asia, mainly in the Himalayas. Breeds in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan, north Pakistan, northern India, Nepal, Bhutan and in much of western and central China. Resident except for limited altitudinal movement, probably some dispersal by young birds.
Taxonomy
Habitat
High plateaux and mountains up to 6,000m
