dracobotanicus
Egyptian Vulture
The Egyptian Vulture, Neophron percnopterus, is widely distributed from southwestern Europe and northern Africa to southern Asia. It sometimes uses stones to break the eggs of birds such as ostriches, making it one of the few birds that make use of tools. In Ancient Egypt the bird was held sacred to Isis. The association of the vulture as a symbol of royalty in Egpytian culture led to the use of the name "Pharaoh's Chicken" for the species
Egyptian Vulture
The Egyptian Vulture, Neophron percnopterus, is widely distributed from southwestern Europe and northern Africa to southern Asia. It sometimes uses stones to break the eggs of birds such as ostriches, making it one of the few birds that make use of tools. In Ancient Egypt the bird was held sacred to Isis. The association of the vulture as a symbol of royalty in Egpytian culture led to the use of the name "Pharaoh's Chicken" for the species