Rüppell’s Vulture (Gyps rueppelli) is an Old World Vulture belonging to the genus Gyps. At sizes of only 85-97 cm it is rather a largish vulture, with a wing span measuring 228-250 cm. Compared to the much larger Monk Vultures and Griffon Vulture this one looks a bit small. As an adult Rüppell’s Vulture bears … Read more
Category Archives: Birds of Prey
The Lanner Falcon rare native to south and east Europe
Read about bird facts on the Lanner Falcon a rather rare species in Europe. Bird photography, distribution and breeding.
The Saker Falcon a rare species across Eurasia
The Saker falcon (Falco cherrug) is a fast bird and distributes in three subspecies in Eurasia and the northern part of Africa. Read more on bird facts, distribution and breeding.
Cape Vulture a vulnerable species in Southern Africa
Read some bird facts on the Cape Vulture which is one of the largest of its kind in Africa.
White-headed Vulture – a scarce native species to Africa
The White-headed Vulture (Trigonoceps occipitalis) is an Old World Vulture and monotypical to the Trigonoceps genus. Listed as critically endangered. Read more on this species.
Palmnut Vulture – The odd-one out in Africa
The Palmnut Vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) is an Old World Vulture of the Gypohierax genus and a native bird of Africa. Read more on bird facts, distribution and breeding.
Slender-billed Vulture critically endangered bird in Asia
The Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris) is an Old World Vulture from the Gyps genus and a critically endangered species in South Asia. Read more on distribution, population status and breeding.
Long-billed Vulture a critically endangered species in Asia
The Long-billed Vulture (Gyps indicus) is a native to South Asia. One endemic, nowadays it is one of the critically endangered species in India. Read more on distribution, status, breeding and conservation.
Red-headed Vulture – a critically endangered species in Asia
The Red-headed Vulture was once endemic to the Indian subcontinent and South Asia. Unfortunately this species suffered a steep decline in population numbers and is now critically endangered. Read more on status, distribution and breeding.
White-rumped Vulture – an endangered Native to South Asia
The White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) is a native to South Asia. There it is one of the most endangered species. Read more on staus, distribution, breeding and conservation.