Vultures Collection (#22)

Turkey Vulture Range is southern United States and south into Mexico and is expanding northward in the eastern USA
CAN-2876 Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura Range is southern United States and south into Mexico and is expanding northward in the eastern USA

Bearded Vulture / Lammergeier - Feeding on carcass bones. Spain - 10 foot maximum wing-span-Pyrenees- Only bone-eating
CAN-2681 Bearded Vulture / Lammergeier - Feeding on carcass bones Spain Gypaetus barbatus Only bone-eating specialist bird in the world. Found in Spain, France, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Africa

Bearded Vulture / Lammergeier - Feeding. Spain - 10 foot maximum wing-span-Pyrenees- Only bone-eating specialist bird
CAN-2678 Bearded Vulture / Lammergeier - Feeding Spain Gypaetus barbatus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cape Vulture - In flight - South Africa - IUCN Vulnerable -Centered on Lesotho
CAN-2656 Cape Vulture - In flight South Africa - IUCN Vulnerable Gyps coprotheres John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cape Vulture - Two perched on rock - South Africa - IUCN Vulnerable -Centered on Lesotho
CAN-2655 Cape Vulture - Two perched on rock South Africa - IUCN Vulnerable Gyps coprotheres John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cape Vulture - On ground - South Africa - IUCN Vulnerable -Centered on Lesotho
CAN-2654 Cape Vulture - On ground South Africa - IUCN Vulnerable Gyps coprotheres John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cape Vulture - With skeleton bone. South Africa - IUCN Vulnerable -Centered on Lesotho
CAN-2653 Cape Vulture - With skeleton bone South Africa - IUCN Vulnerable Gyps coprotheres John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lappet-faced Vulture - spreading wings with White-Backed Vulture (Aegypius africanus) in attendance
ASW-4361 Lappet-faced Vulture - spreading wings with White-Backed Vulture (Aegypius africanus) Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Northern Cape - South Africa Aegypius tracheliotos Alan J. S

White-Backed Vulture - drying wings after bathing. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Northern Cape - South Africa
ASW-4360 White-Backed Vulture - drying wings after bathing Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Northern Cape - South Africa Aegypius africanus Alan J. S

White-Backed Vulture - group congregating at waterhole. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Northern Cape - South Africa
ASW-4359 White-Backed Vulture - group congregating at waterhole. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Northern Cape - South Africa Aegypius africanus Alan J. S

Lappet-faced Vulture - Adult approaching others in threatening pose. Threatened species
ASW-4329 Lappet-faced Vulture - Adult approaching others in threatening pose Threatened species, confined mostly to major game reserves. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Lappet-faced Vulture - Adult basking with spread wings. Threatened species, mostly confined to major game reserves
ASW-4328 Lappet-faced Vulture - Adult basking with spread wings. Threatened species, mostly confined to major game reserves. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Lappet-faced Vulture - Adult drinking. Threatened species, confined mostly to major game reserves
ASW-4324 Lappet-faced Vulture - Adult drinking. Threatened species, confined mostly to major game reserves Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Aegypius tracheliotus Alan J. S

Lappet-faced Vulture - Courting pair. Threatened species, mostly confined to major game reserves
ASW-4322 Lappet-faced Vulture - Courting pair. Threatened species, mostly confined to major game reserves Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa Aegypius tracheliotus Alan J. S

Lappet-faced (Aegypius tracheliotus) and White-backed Vulture (Aegypius africanus)
ASW-4320 Lappet-faced (Aegypius tracheliotus) and White-backed Vulture (Aegypius africanus) congregating at waterhole during heat of day. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Black-backed Jackal approaching White-backed Vultures (Aegypius africanus) at waterhole
ASW-4319 Black-backed Jackal approaching White-backed Vultures (Aegypius africanus) at waterhole Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northen Cape, South Africa. Canis mesomelas Alan J. S

Black-backed Jackal sniffing White-backed Vulture (Aegypius africanus) at waterhole
ASW-4318 Black-backed Jackal sniffing White-backed Vulture (Aegypius africanus) at waterhole Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northen Cape, South Africa. Canis mesomela Alan J. S

Griffon Vulture- In flight Gyps fulvus Segovia, Spain BI008925
COS-2305 Griffon Vulture - in flight Segovia, Spain Gyps fulvus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and my not be reproduced in any way

Lappet-faced Vulture Castle of Eagles, Chauvigny, France
DAD-1344 Lappet-faced Vulture Castle of Eagles, Chauvigny, France Torgos tracheliotus David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

European Griffon Vulture, Andalucia, spain, February
RES-473 European Griffon Vulture Andalucia, spain, February Gyps fulvus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lappet-faced Vulture In flight Kenya, Africa
LA-892 Lappet-faced / Nubian Vulture - In flight Kenya, Africa Torgos tracheliotus Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Owls and Falcons Zoo
Regents Park zoo, London Visitors admire owl, falcon, eagle, vultures and other birds

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"Captivating Vultures: Majestic Birds of Prey Soaring Across the Globe" Witness the breathtaking sight of Chilean flamingos gracefully gliding through the sky, their vibrant plumage contrasting against the rugged mountain peaks and distant glacier at Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile. This awe-inspiring image was crowned winner of the Landscape category at the prestigious Natures Best / Windland Smith Rice Awards competition in 2010. In Monfrague National Park, Extremadura, Spain, a Griffon vulture spreads its wings wide as it soars effortlessly above. Its impressive wingspan commands attention as it navigates through the open skies with grace and precision. Behold the Bearded Vulture or Lammergeier, an extraordinary creature found only in select regions such as Spain, France, Greece, Turkey, Italy, and Africa. With its massive ten-foot wingspan and bone-eating specialization – a unique trait among birds – this rare species captivates all who encounter it. A striking photograph captures this magnificent bird clutching a carcass bone firmly within its beak. Once again in Extremadura, Spain; another Griffon vulture takes flight against a backdrop of natural beauty. Its powerful presence dominates the scene as it soars high above April's landscape. Travel back to history with Thomas Baines' masterpiece "Lions and Dead Quagga, " where vultures play their crucial role in nature's cycle of life and death. These scavengers fulfill their vital task by disposing of carrion left behind by predators. Step into 1927 when croupiers showed signs of emotion during an intense game - even these stoic individuals couldn't help but be moved by something remarkable happening before them. Perhaps they witnessed an incredible display from one of nature's most skilled aviators? Venturing across continents to Texas in the United States reveals a captivating sight.