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.
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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.
The Egyptian Vulture – A very selective food specialist
The Egyptian Vulture is, by appearance, a small, slender and scruffy Old World Vulture. Widely distribute across Europe, Asia and Africa. Find infos on breeding, food, mortality and threats. Read more.
Hooded Vulture – A Bird of the African Continent
The Hooded Vulture is a bird of Africa and a true Old World vulture. Find interesting facts on these birds on distribution, movements, habitat, breeding, food and threats to the species.
Common Crane Migration and most important Wintering Ranges
Essential reading about migration and wintering ranges of the Common Crane in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
The White-tailed Eagle Europe’s largest sea eagle
The huge White-tailed Eagle was close to extinction in the 1980s and has made a remarkable comeback since then. Today the species is no longer endangered and can frequently be watched in the baltics and northern Europe. Read more
The Bald Eagle – The Great Symbol of North America
The Bald Eagle is probably the best known representative of the sea eagles. Because of its unique appearance it is also the symbol of North America. Read more on conservation, distribution and breeding.
African Fish Eagle – The Powerful Voice of Africa
The African Fish Eagle is a noisy bird of prey known as the voice of Africa. Learn about biology, breeding an d distribution
Griffon Vulture – A Remarkable Return from near Extinction
The Griffon Vulture is one of the four European vulture species and also one of the largest raptores worldwide. Read more on bird facts, conservation and breeding.