The red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), also known as the Asian king vulture, Indian black vulture or Pondicherry vulture, [2] is an Old World vulture mainly found in the Indian subcontinent, with small disjunct populations in some parts of Southeast Asia.

The red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), also known as the Asian king vulture, Indian black vulture or Pondicherry vulture, is an Old World vulture mainly found in the Indian subcontinent, with small disjunct populations in some parts of Southeast Asia.

A dark, medium-sized vulture with a bare reddish head and loose flaps on the side of the neck. Juvenile is browner with scruffy, pale feathers on the head. In flight, the species has narrow wings and appears dark overall with contrasting white patches on the flanks and a white line running through the wing.

The Red-headed Vulture is found throughout much of the Indian Sub-continent and other parts of south Asia including Pakistan, China, Tibet, Laos and Vietnam, to name a few countries. This medium-sized vulture can be found most often in wide open country, wooded hills, dry deciduous forests or river valleys, deserts, wetlands, and foothills ...

2024年5月27日 · What do red-headed vultures look like? Known for their bright red, naked head, these birds are easy to recognize. The feathers on their body are dark brown to glossy black.

2020年3月4日 · Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.rehvul1.01

76-86 cm. Medium-sized bulky vulture. Mainly black except for bare red head, neck and legs; also white thigh-patches and ruff. Juveniles have paler more mottled plumage. Similar spp. No real confusion species within its range.

Also known as the Asian king vulture or the Indian black vulture, it is a striking bird of prey native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. This vulture is easily identifiable by its deep red or orange head and neck, which are devoid of feathers, contrasting sharply with its predominantly dark body.

The Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), often spelled as "Red Headed Vulture" is a striking and intriguing creature, that has captivated the attention of bird enthusiasts and conservationists alike. This fascinating bird has an array of distinctive characteristics that make it easily recognizable and uniquely adapted to its environment.