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Red-Headed Vulture
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Sarcogyps calvus

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red-headed vulture on rocks by water

red-headed vulture on rocks by water

A red-headed Vulture, or Sarcogyps calvus, is pictured here at Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, India.

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two red-headed vultures, one with wings out

two red-headed vultures, one with wings out

Red-headed vultures eat off dead carcasses.

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Red-headed vulture in flight

Red-headed vulture in flight

The red-headed vulture's wingspan can reach up to 8.5 feet.

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red-headed vulture in a tree

red-headed vulture in a tree

Red-headed vultures are found largely in India but sometimes also in parts of Southeast Asia as well.

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Shutterstock ID: 2589493731, Photographer: D-VISIONS

Close-up portrait of red-headed vulture isolated on green background
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Close-up portrait of red-headed vulture isolated on green background

Red-Headed Vulture

Sarcogyps calvus

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