About the Red-headed Vulture
The red-headed vulture, 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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Sarcogyps calvus |
| Species Codes | rehvul1, RHVU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-headed Vulture belong to?
The Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-headed Vulture?
The Red-headed Vulture is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-headed Vulture?
The red-headed vulture, 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....
Where can I report a Red-headed Vulture sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-headed Vulture on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rehvul1, or on iNaturalist.
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