The Indian white-rumped vulture resembles the [[griffon vulture]] (''Gyps fulvus''), but is somewhat smaller at 30–37 inches in length, a wingspan of 6.3–8.5 feet, and a body weight of 7.7-16.5 pounds. The naked head and neck is dyed gray to dark blue, and has a whitish to light-gray neck ruff. The back and rump, as well as the underwing coverts, are whitish; the remaining plumage is a dark brownish-black. The secondary flight feathers bear silvery streaks. The abdomen is somewhat lighter in color and has isolated white feathers. Juvenile birds are darker in color throughout, and will wear the adult plumage within four to five years. | The Indian white-rumped vulture resembles the [[griffon vulture]] (''Gyps fulvus''), but is somewhat smaller at 30–37 inches in length, a wingspan of 6.3–8.5 feet, and a body weight of 7.7-16.5 pounds. The naked head and neck is dyed gray to dark blue, and has a whitish to light-gray neck ruff. The back and rump, as well as the underwing coverts, are whitish; the remaining plumage is a dark brownish-black. The secondary flight feathers bear silvery streaks. The abdomen is somewhat lighter in color and has isolated white feathers. Juvenile birds are darker in color throughout, and will wear the adult plumage within four to five years. |