Egyptian Vulture

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Bird name: Egyptian Vulture
Latin: Neophron percnopterus
Other: Percnoptère (Fr), Vautour percnoptère • Alimoche (Es), Guirre, Buitre egipcio • Capovaccaio (It)
Family: Accipitridae • Old World Vultures, Birds of Prey
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The Egyptian Vulture is a small vulture found in small numbers from southwestern Europe to Asia.

Instantly recognisable by its yellow bill and, in flight, diamond-shaped tail.

The Egyptian Vulture is classed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.