Slender-billed Vulture
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About the Slender-billed Vulture
Also known as: Indian Long-billed Vulture, Long-billed Vulture, Himalayan Long-billed Vulture
The Slender-billed Vulture is a critically endangered species of Old World vulture that lives in parts of Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Slender-billed Vultures are closely related to Indian Vultures; together they were formerly considered to be one species, called the Long-billed Vulture.
Slender-billed Vultures are relatively thin-bodied, with a dark, long, and narrow neck. Its bald head is also very dark, including the skin that leads up to its equally dark beak. The body plumage is made up of shades of brown
The species faces numerous threats, including (secondary) poisoning and changes to livestock management throughout its range.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched August 21, 2012
Scientific Name
Gyps tenuirostris
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
2.6 to 3.1 feet
(78.7 to 94 cm)
Wingspan:
7.2 to 7.9 feet
(2.2 to 2.4 meters)
International Names
Chinese
细嘴兀鹫
Czech
sup tenkozobý
Danish
Langnæbbet Grib
Dutch
Dunsnavelgier
Finnish
gangesinkorppikotka
French
Vautour à long bec
German
Schmalschnabelgeier
Italian
Avvoltoio beccosottile
Norwegian
Teraigribb
Polish
sep dlugodzioby
Russian
Тонкоклювый сип
Spanish
buitre picofino
Swedish
Smalnäbbad gam
