Context

For the first time since 2017, birders spotted a red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) in the Bhatti mines area of Delhi.

About the Species

• The red-headed vulture species feed on carcasses of medium sized and large mammals. 
• Family: The red-headed vulture belongs to the family Accipitridae. 
• Scientific Name:Sarcogyps calvus
• Habitat:These red-headed vulture species are distributed in Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.
• Size: The red-headed vulture is a large bird, measuring 75 to 85 cm in length and weighing 3,500 to 5,500 grams.
• IUCN Status: The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) has categorized and evaluated these bird species and has listed them as "Critically Endangered".