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| Himalayan Griffon Gyps himalayensis
- Juvenile |
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| Photographer : | © Kanit Khanikul |
| Location : | Doi Lang, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand |
| Date : |
10 May 2007 |
| English synonyms: | Himalayan Vulture, Himalayan Griffon Vulture, Kumai Vulture, Snow Griffon, Snow Vulture
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| Bird Family : | Accipitrinae - Hawks, Bazas, Honey-buzzards, Eagles, Kites, Vultures, Harriers & Buzzards |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | Sunning juvenile with V7 mark on left wing.
The release of 1 satellite-tracked Cinereous Vulture (V1) and 4 wing-tagged Himalayan Griffons (V4, V5, V6, V7) is part of Fly the Vulture Home Project with the cooperative efforts of Bird Conservation Society of Thailand, Kasetsart University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and the Thai Raptor Group. More info at the Thai Raptor Group Website |
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