Egyptian Vulture walks across a Rhodope mountain meadow on a spring morning
Egyptian Vulture walks across a Rhodope mountain meadow on a spring morning. The Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), also called the White Scavenger Vulture or Pharaoh's Chicken, and the only member of the genus Neophron. Widely distributed; the Egyptian Vulture is found in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains The underwing pattern and wedge-shaped tail make this bird distinctive in flight as it soars in thermals during the warmer parts of the day. Egyptian Vultures feed mainly on carrion and will prey on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Also feeding on the eggs of other birds, breaking larger ones by tossing a large pebble onto them. The use of tools is rare in birds and apart from the use of a pebble as a hammer, Egyptian Vultures also use twigs to roll up wool for use in their nest. Populations of the Egyptian Vulture have declined in the 20th century and are endangered by hunting, accidental poisoning, and collision with power lines. Madzharovo you can see the hard work by volunteer's of the BSPB for looking after rare raptors.
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Location: Balkan, Bulgaria
Photo credit: © Clifford Norton / Alamy / Afripics
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