my Nepal trip Year 2014

Friday, 20 September 2024

Himalayan Griffon 高山兀鹫

Order : Accipitriformes 鹰形目
Family : Accipitridae 鹰科
Genus : Gyps 兀鹫属
Binomial name : Gyps himalayensis
Himalayan Griffon
高山兀鹫


Size: 103~110cm. WS 260~290cm.
Habitat: mainly in the higher regions of the Himalayas.
Behaviour: They soar in thermals and are not capable of sustained flapping flight.

date: 20140124 10:49am . Pokhara @ Nepal

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