Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Hawks, Eagles and Kites :: Red-headed Vulture
Red-headed Vulture Sarcogyps calvus
Described by: Scopoli (1786)
Alternate common name(s): Indian Black Vulture, Asian King Vulture, Pondicherry Vulture
Old scientific name(s): Aegypius calvus, Torgos calvus
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Range
Indian Subcontinent and se. Asia;
Pakistan, India, Nepal, sc. China (w. and s. Yunnan), Burma, Thailand, Cambodia (Chhep District, Preah Vihear Province and w. Siem Pang District), Laos and s. Vietnam.
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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