Neophron percnopterus
The Egyptian Vulture is a striking bird with predominantly white plumage contrasted by black flight feathers. Its wedge-shaped tail and bare, yellow face with a slender, hooked bill are distinctive features. Adults have a body length of 55-65 cm and a 155-170 cm wingspan.
Juveniles display darker plumage, gradually acquiring the adult's white colouration over several years. Females are sometimes marginally larger in length than males, usually between 10 and 15 percent heavier.
Length
55cm to 65cm
Wingspan
155cm to 170cm
Weight
1.6kg to 2.4kg
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
White
Secondary Colour
Black Brown
Beak Colour
Yellow Grey
Leg Colour
Pink
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Egyptian Vultures inhabit various arid and semi-arid habitats, including savannahs, grasslands, and mountainous areas. They are found across southern Europe, northern Africa, and parts of Asia, extending to the Indian subcontinent.
In Europe, breeding populations are present in Spain, Italy, and Greece. During winter, many birds migrate to sub-Saharan Africa, while some populations in warmer regions remain resident year-round.
In 2021, an Egyptian vulture was spotted in the Scilly Isles off the southwestern coast of England: it was the first sighting of the species in the UK since 1868.
Sea level to 4,500 meters
Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical
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