Скачать или смотреть The Desert Vultures: Nature's Cleanup Crew

Welcome to the vast and dramatic landscapes of Desert National Park, Rajasthan – a winter haven for some of the world’s most powerful and awe-inspiring vultures.

In this video, witness a mixed flock of India’s prominent scavenger birds as they gather around a carcass in the golden sands. From feeding frenzies and territorial fights to massive wingspan displays and quiet moments of roosting, this footage offers a rare, intimate look into the lives of vultures in their natural habitat.

Featured Species:
• Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) – Elegant and commanding, with pale plumage and a striking white ruff.
• Himalayan Griffon Vulture (Gyps himalayensis) – A high-altitude giant visiting the desert plains in winter.
• Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) – Dark, powerful, and often dominant at carcass sites.
• Long-billed Vulture / Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) – A critically endangered resident, vital to India’s scavenger ecosystem.

What You’ll See:
• Feeding shots: Vultures tearing into carcasses, showing their efficiency and strength.
• Fighting & aggression: Dramatic encounters over dominance and food.
• Roosting scenes: Peaceful moments as vultures perch on rocky outcrops and dunes.
• Wingspan displays: Birds stretching and airing out their massive wings in the morning sun.
• Yawning & preening: Rare behaviors that show the more relaxed side of these powerful birds.

This video is a celebration of India’s vulture diversity, and a reminder of the critical role these scavengers play in maintaining ecological balance.

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