Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterus
The Egyptian vulture is a member of the ‘Old World’ vulture family and is closely related to birds of prey such as eagles and hawks.
Measurements
Size: 54 - 70cm
Weight: 1.6 - 2.2kg
Habitat
Egyptian vultures live in open country in Africa, Asia and Europe. They fly high, observing the ground, and shadow herds of game and cattle.
Diet
Egyptian vultures eat carrion (dead animals). They also eat fruit, plants, insects, small vertebrates and eggs.
Breeding
Females lay 1 or 2 eggs in a large nest made out of pieces of old rags, hair, or fur. These are incubated for 39-45 days
Conservation
The Egyptian vulture is threatened in the wild by habitat destruction and poisoning of their food by lead bullets and medicines used on commercial cattle.
Threat Level
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