Gypaetus barbatus
Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture)
BirdBest Season: Jan–Dec
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About this species
The Lammergeier is one of the most dramatic birds in the Indian Himalayas — a massive vulture with a 2.8-metre wingspan that drops bones from height to smash them for marrow. Its rust-orange breast from mud-bathing makes adult birds unforgettable. Hemis National Park and the Spiti Valley offer consistent sightings. See Lammergeiers (Bearded Vultures) soaring in the Himalayas. Bone-breaking vulture — Ladakh and Spiti birding guide.
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When and Where to Photograph Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture)
The Lammergeier is one of the most dramatic birds in the Indian Himalayas — a massive vulture with a 2.8-metre wingspan that drops bones from height to smash them for marrow. Its rust-orange breast from mud-bathing makes adult birds unforgettable. Hemis National Park and the Spiti Valley offer consistent sightings. See Lammergeiers (Bearded Vultures) soaring in the Himalayas. Bone-breaking vulture — Ladakh and Spiti birding guide.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Hemis National Park.