Asian white-backed vulture  (Gyps bengalensis)

Description

The Asian white-backed vulture has recently undergone a catastrophic population crash, which threatens the survival of this species. It is a medium-sized vulture (2), with the blunt talons and bare head that characterise this group of carrion-feeding birds (4). The wings are black, whilst the neck-ruff, rump and underwings are white (2). The bare head and neck are black and the bill is silver (2).

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