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Critically Endangered Red-Headed Vulture Sighted in Uttarakhand
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News18•08-10-2026, 16:00
Critically Endangered Red-Headed Vulture Sighted in Uttarakhand
- •A critically endangered red-headed vulture was sighted in the Munsiyari area of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, on October 5.
- •The rare bird was spotted by a team of bird watchers from the Munsiyari-based NGO Monal in the Patalthod forests at an altitude of 2,650 metres.
- •Divisional Forest Officer Aditya Ratna stated that the bird's presence at this altitude indicates a healthy ecosystem and a safe food chain in the region.
- •Monal director Surendra Panwar noted that the species is considered threatened in the Indian subcontinent and is known for its distinctive hairless red head and dark feathers.
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The critically endangered red-headed vulture was sighted in the Munsiyari area of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand, specifically in the forests of Patalthod at an altitude of 2,650 metres.
Divisional Forest Officer Aditya Ratna stated that the sighting at an altitude of 2,650 metres is significant because it indicates that the local food chain and ecosystem are safe and functioning.
The vulture was spotted on October 5 by a team of bird watchers associated with Munsiyari-based NGO Monal, allowing them to properly photograph and document the bird.
