Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem

Indian Himalayan Region

The Himalayan griffon (Gyps himalayensis) is one of the largest species of vultures and a member of the Old World vulture family, Accipitridae. Native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, this bird plays a critical role as a scavenger in its ecosystem by consuming carrion and cleaning up the environment. The Himalayan griffon is found in mountainous regions at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 5,500 meters. It is commonly seen in the Himalayas, Tibetan Plateau, an