Common name:
Egyptian Vulture
Ladakhi name:
unknown
Scientific name:
Neophron percnopterus
Order:
Accipitriformes
Family:
Accipitridae
fun facts:
The Egyptian Vulture, also known as the White Scavenger Vulture, is a breeding resident to Ladakh. The sexes look the same.
It is currently listed as threatened.
It is one of the rare birds known to use tools – it rolls up wool for its nests with twigs.
Bird Club Contributor:
Padma Gyalpo, Shey
