Red-headed Vulture

Sarcogyps Calvus

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Size:

2.4 to 2.8 meters (7.9 to 9.2 feet)

Weight:

3.5 to 6.3 kilograms (7.7 to 13.9 pounds)

Taxonomy:

Carl Linnaeus 1758

Short Description:

The Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) is a magnificent bird of prey found in Pakistan, particularly in the northern and northwestern regions. Its distinctive appearance includes a bald, red head and neck, contrasting sharply with its black body and white collar. This striking bird has a wingspan of around 2.5 meters, making it an impressive sight as it soars through the skies. The Red-headed Vulture is primarily a scavenger, feeding on carrion, and plays a vital ecological role in cleaning up carcasses and preventing the spread of disease. It inhabits a variety of landscapes including forests, grasslands, and open areas, often congregating near human settlements where food sources are abundant.

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Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) is primarily distributed in the northern and northwestern regions of Pakistan. It inhabits a range of habitats including forests, grasslands, and open areas, often found near human settlements where carrion is readily available. However, its distribution in Pakistan, as in other parts of its range, has declined significantly due to various threats including habitat loss and poisoning. Conservation efforts are crucial to safeguard the remaining populations of this iconic vulture species in Pakistan.

Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) exhibits typical scavenging behavior, feeding primarily on carrion. These vultures are often observed soaring in the skies or perched on trees, scanning for carcasses. They congregate in large groups at feeding sites, where they compete with other scavengers for access to food. Breeding behavior involves the selection of nesting sites in rocky cliffs or tall trees, where they build large stick nests. The species also faces threats such as habitat loss and poisoning, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts to protect the Red-headed Vulture populations in Pakistan.

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