Category: Endangered

Red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus): One of the rarest scavengers

Red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus)

The red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), also known as the Asian king vulture or Pondicherry vulture, is a critically endangered bird native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Recognizable by its distinctive red head and black plumage, this species has experienced a significant population decline in recent decades.