Red-headed Vulture: A Critically Endangered Bird of Prey

The Red-headed Vulture, with its striking appearance and ecological significance, is a critically endangered species in need of urgent conservation efforts.

The Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) is a large bird of prey found in South Asia. It was first described by French naturalist René Lesson in 1830. Historically, the species had a widespread distribution across the Indian subcontinent, but its population has drastically declined in recent decades.