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Name |
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Egyptian Vulture |
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Scientific Name |
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Neophron percnopterus |
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Size |
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Safed gidh (58 cms) |
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Habitat |
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Open forest and human habitation |
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Identification |
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Vulture with black wing quills and neked yellow head and bill |
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Status |
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Resident |
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Distribution |
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Entire Indian union |
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Food |
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Carrion, offal and garbage |
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Nest |
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February- April, mass of twigs |
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Eggs |
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2, white to pale brick red |
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Least concern |
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Wetland |
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Common |
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Most parts of M.P |
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