23. Egyptian vulture (ಬಿಳಿ ರಣಹದ್ದು - Bili Ranahaddu)

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Egyptian vulture - ಬಿಳಿ ರಣಹದ್ದು - Bili Ranahaddu
This birds is categorized as Endangered (EN) as per IUCN conservation status.

The Egyptian vulture (Kannada Name - ಬಿಳಿ ರಣಹದ್ದು - Bili Ranahaddu) (Neophron percnopterus), also called the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken, is a smallOld World vulture and the only member of the genusNeophron. It is widely distributed; the Egyptian vulture is found from southwestern Europe and northern Africa to India. Wiki

Egyptian vulture - ಬಿಳಿ ರಣಹದ್ದು - Bili Ranahaddu
Young Egyptian vulture - ಯುವ ಬಿಳಿ ರಣಹದ್ದು - Yuva Bili Ranahaddu

Types of Eagle species found in Mysuru:

Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and Old World vultures. These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons and keen eyesight. There are 43 species which occur in Karnataka and I have found 8 species in Mysuru

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