Description
The Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) is a distinctive Old World vulture and one of the important vulture species found in India. This original wildlife photograph captures an immature Egyptian Vulture, highlighting the darker juvenile plumage and distinctive features that separate young birds from adults.
The photograph was captured in the wild by wildlife photographer Amarjeetsinh Jhala as part of the Focused Nature By AJ collection of original Indian bird and wildlife photography.
About the Egyptian Vulture
The Egyptian Vulture is a relatively small vulture with a distinctive appearance. Adult birds are predominantly pale, with contrasting dark flight feathers and a yellow bare face. Immature birds look considerably different, generally showing darker brown plumage and a greyish bare face.
The species is associated primarily with open and semi-open habitats and can be found around grasslands, agricultural landscapes, rocky areas and other suitable environments.
Immature Egyptian Vulture
Young Egyptian Vultures can be challenging to identify because their plumage differs substantially from that of adults.
An immature Egyptian Vulture generally has darker brown plumage and a less developed adult facial appearance. As the bird matures, its plumage gradually changes toward the characteristic pale appearance of an adult Egyptian Vulture.
Photographs of immature birds are valuable for bird identification, wildlife education and documenting the different stages of a species’ development.
Egyptian Vulture in India
The Egyptian Vulture occurs across India and is currently considered a species of significant conservation concern.
The State of India’s Birds 2025 update classifies the Egyptian Vulture as High Conservation Priority in India and reports a rapid long-term decline in its Indian population. Its current annual trend is also listed as declining. The global Red List category is Endangered, and the species is listed under Schedule I of India’s Wildlife Protection Act.
This makes photographs of Egyptian Vultures particularly valuable as part of the visual documentation of India’s birdlife.
Photography Details
Common Name: Egyptian Vulture
Scientific Name: Neophron percnopterus
Age: Immature
Bird Type: Vulture / Bird of Prey
Family: Accipitridae
Habitat: Open and semi-open habitats
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
Camera and Lens
Camera: Nikon D7200
Lens: Nikkor 200–500mm
About This Photograph
This is an original wildlife photograph captured in the wild by wildlife photographer Amarjeetsinh Jhala.
The image is part of the Focused Nature By AJ collection, documenting India’s birds and wildlife through original nature photography.
The photograph can be used for bird identification resources, educational projects, wildlife articles, conservation content, nature websites, editorial publications and approved commercial applications according to the selected license.
Image Licensing
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