Himalayan Vulture
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(New page: image: GriffonVulture.jpg '''Common Name:''' Himalayan Griffon Vulture<br> '''Scientific Name:''' Gyps himalayensis '''Size:''' 37-43 inches (95-110 cm); Wingspan: 102-120 inches (2...) |
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'''Common Name:''' Himalayan Griffon Vulture<br> | '''Common Name:''' Himalayan Griffon Vulture<br> | ||
'''Scientific Name:''' Gyps himalayensis | '''Scientific Name:''' Gyps himalayensis | ||
| - | '''Size:''' | + | '''Size:''' 41-43 inches (103-110 cm); Wingspan: 102-120 inches (260-315 cm) |
| - | '''Habitat:''' Asia; found mainly in the higher regions of the Himalayas, the Pamirs, Kazakhstan and on the Tibetan Plateau. | + | '''Habitat:''' Asia; found mainly in the higher regions of the Himalayas, the Pamirs, Kazakhstan and on the Tibetan Plateau. Juvenile birds may however disperse further south and vagrants have been recorded in Thailand, Burma, Singapore and Cambodia. |
The Himalayan Vulture is recorded being seen at incredible heights. This is because it is a mountain dwelling bird, capable of weathering the low air pressure and cold temperatures that are found at higher altitudes. | The Himalayan Vulture is recorded being seen at incredible heights. This is because it is a mountain dwelling bird, capable of weathering the low air pressure and cold temperatures that are found at higher altitudes. | ||
| - | '''Found in Songbird | + | '''Found in [http://hivewire3d.com/songbird-remix-vultures2.html Songbird Remix Vultures2]''' |
