Gypaetus barbatus
Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture)
BirdBest Season: Jan–Dec
Best locations
3
Expert creators
0
Field Reports (12 months)
0
(c) Julio Eiroa - natureandphoto, all rights reserved, uploaded by Julio Eiroa - natureandphoto
About this species
The Lammergeier is one of the most dramatic birds in the Indian Himalayas — a massive vulture with a 2.8-metre wingspan that drops bones from height to smash them for marrow. Its rust-orange breast from mud-bathing makes adult birds unforgettable. Hemis National Park and the Spiti Valley offer consistent sightings. See Lammergeiers (Bearded Vultures) soaring in the Himalayas. Bone-breaking vulture — Ladakh and Spiti birding guide.
Field Reports
0 total reports
No field reports yet for this species.
Best locations for Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture)
Reserves and landscapes where our photographers reliably encounter this species, with links to place-specific guides.
Wildlife Creators Specialising in Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture)
View allNo specialists are listed yet — try our search for nearby creators.
Upcoming Trips Targeting Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture)
No active trips are targeting this species right now — ask a guide on our search page.
When and Where to Photograph Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture)
The Lammergeier is one of the most dramatic birds in the Indian Himalayas — a massive vulture with a 2.8-metre wingspan that drops bones from height to smash them for marrow. Its rust-orange breast from mud-bathing makes adult birds unforgettable. Hemis National Park and the Spiti Valley offer consistent sightings. See Lammergeiers (Bearded Vultures) soaring in the Himalayas. Bone-breaking vulture — Ladakh and Spiti birding guide.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Hemis National Park.