egyptian vulture

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Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus). Royalty Free Stock Photo

Egyptian Vulture also called the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh`s chicken, is a small Old World vulture and the only member of the genus Neophron. It is widely distributed; the Egyptian vulture is found from southwestern Europe and northern Africa to India. The contrasting underwing pattern and wedge-shaped tail make it distinctive in flight as it soars in thermals during the warmer parts of the day. Egyptian vultures feed mainly on carrion .The long, narrow bill has a yellow base and terminates with a black tipnHere it is resting on high cliff face near Cala Galgana , Minorca.Taken in 2018