Vultures of Nepal

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Out of 23 species found in the world, Nepal has 9 species of vulture including 5 globally threatened species


Himalayan Vulture, May 2012 in Kapurkot, Salyan


Egyptian Vulture (Immature), March 2012 in Pokhara




Himalayan vulture
Himalayan vulture
Himalayan vulture

White rumped vulture
White rumped vulture
Slender-billed vulture

Indian vulture By Robert

Red headed vulture
Red headed vulture

Cinereous vulture
Cinereous vulture

Egyptian vulture
Bearded vulture

Griffon vulture
Pair of Slender-billed vulture with nest




































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