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".