
The Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) is a massive Old World vulture native to the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau, known for its huge wingspan (up to 3m) and pale brown plumage with a white ruff. As a vital scavenger, it feeds on carcasses, playing a crucial role in its high-altitude ecosystem, but is listed as Near Threatened due to threats like poisoning from livestock drugs and habitat loss. One of the largest flying birds, weighing up to 12 kg with a wingspan of 2.5 to 3 meters (8–10 feet).
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