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The Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture

 

COMMON NAME

The Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture
ZOOLOGICAL NAME

Gypaetus barbatus aureus
LOCAL NAME

Laknangbang(Lep)
FAMILY Accipitridae
SUB-FAMILY  
DISTRIBUTION

 

Common in Sikkim,but not abundant between 4000 and 16,000 ft.and also up to 24,000 ft in Gangtok,Lachen,Lachung etc.
DESCRIPTION

Eagle-like,with cream coloured feathered head and neck.

 

 

 

 

  

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