Himalayan Vulture
Hindhede Park
28 Dec 2019 to 29 Dec 2019


General details
Species Himalayan Vulture Gyps himalayensis
Record ID 432
Date range 28 Dec 2019 to 29 Dec 2019
Location Hindhede Park
Count 2 individuals
Age Juvenile
Date added 25 Oct 2021

Record accepted.

Committee's view
Background
Two first calender years birds roosting at Hindhede Quarry. Both birds roosted at the quarry and was observed again next morning, flying off at about 10am. They were seen soaring above Jelutong Tower subsequently. Found by Shirley Ng (original Facebook post unavailable due to privacy settings) and seen by >100 observers.
Verdict Accepted / Wild (Verifiable)

References (see all)
References eBird; eBird; Facebook; NSS

RECOMMENDED CITATION

Bird Society of Singapore. (2021). Record 432: Himalayan Vulture Gyps himalayensis. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/432/.

Media
Credit for photo(s): Francis Yap


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