Himalayan Griffons are vultures

Q.  Himalayan Griffons are
- Published on 06 Jun 16

a. Type of Eagles
b. Type of Vultures
c. Type of Hawks
d. Types of Owls

ANSWER: Type of Vultures
 
  • The Himalayan vulture or Himalayan griffon vulture (Gyps himalayensis) is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae.
  • Closely related to the European griffon vulture (G. fulvus) and once considered a subspecies of it, this species is found along the Himalayas and the adjoining Tibetan Plateau.
  • It is one of the two largest Old World vultures and true raptors.
  • The Himalayan Griffon is closely related to the critically endangered resident Gyps species of vultures but is not endangered. This species is near threatened.

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