CRITICALLY ENDANGERED

Red-Headed Vulture

Sarcogyps calvus

Red-Headed Vulture

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“Not exclusively carrion eaters, these birds are also opportunistic hunters. Both parents play an equal role in raising their young. These vultures repair and add to their nest year after year”

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Aves

ORDER

Accipitriformes

FAMILY

Accipitridae

GENUS

Sarcogyps

Location

Northern India

Bird

Carnivore

Habitat

Forest, Savanna, Shrubland, Grassland, Artificial/Terrestrial

Food

Carcasses and Pirated Prey

Threat

Poaching
Habitat Destruction

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