About the Himalayan Griffon
The Himalayan vulture or Himalayan griffon vulture is an Old World vulture native to the Himalayas and foothills in North and Northeastern India, as well as the adjacent Tibetan Plateau. After the cinereous vulture, it is the second-largest Old World vulture species, and among the world's largest true raptors. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is not to be confused with the Eurasian griffon vulture, which is a visually similar, sympatric species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Gyps himalayensis |
| Species Codes | himgri1, HIVU, HIGR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Himalayan Griffon belong to?
The Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Himalayan Griffon?
The Himalayan Griffon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Himalayan Griffon?
The Himalayan vulture or Himalayan griffon vulture is an Old World vulture native to the Himalayas and foothills in North and Northeastern India, as well as the adjacent Tibetan Plateau. After the cinereous vulture, it is the second-largest Old World vulture species, and among the world's largest tr...
Where can I report a Himalayan Griffon sighting?
You can log sightings of Himalayan Griffon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code himgri1, or on iNaturalist.
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