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This is a double exposure that I formed from a closeup shot of this vulture mixed with a reedited version of my landscape of the Chupadera mountains. I've been wanting to try this & when I put the mountain photo in it followed the birds curves perfectly.
Rueppell's vulture, Rueppell's griffon or Rüppell's griffon vulture
Sperbergeier
[Gyps rueppelli]
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Abundant in the southeast, scarce in the southwest is this broad-winged scavenger. In low flight, it proceeds with several quick flaps followed by a flat-winged glide; when rising thermals provide good lift, it soars very high above the ground. Usually seen in flocks. Shorter wings and tail make it appear smaller than Turkey Vulture, but looks are deceptive: body size is about the same, and aggressive Black Vultures often drive Turkey Vultures away from food. [credit Audubon]
Black vultures play an important role in the environment as ecological sentinels. In addition to removing dead animals, vultures recycle nutrients that are used by plants.
Cinerious Vulture, Monk Vulture, Black Vulture or Eurasian Black Vulture (juvenile), in the mountains of Northern Spain, largest European Raptor up to 14 kg & over a 10ft wingspan
Gualala Point, Sea Ranch, CA
Many Turkey Vultures and Common Ravens were seen soaring and gliding toward the beach right below the cliff where I was standing, scavenging carrion of fish and other animals that got washed up ashore by the ocean currents. From my vantage point and with the sun behind me, I had a (less common) downward and clear PoV to their backs while in flight and their outer webs of flight feathers were fully visible against the contrasting background of blue ocean.
Vultures are fed in a wildlife rehabilitation center in South Africa. The reason behind is this: Poachers often poison the carcasses of their victims, so that vultures die when feeding on the carcass, and do not show the location of a dead animal to the rangers. Due to this practice, there is an alarming decrease of the vulture population. The birds have their place in the ecosystem by playing the part of a sanitary police. For this reason, measures are taken to increase the number of vultures again. At the vulture restaurant here, remains of slaughtered animals (in this case a cow) are fed.
The Griffon Vulture is a large raptor, inhabitant of the steep cliffs and rocky areas offering numerous cavities where it will nest.
The main cause of the rapid decline in the griffon vulture population is the consumption of poisoned baits set out by people. Wildlife conservation efforts have attempted to increase awareness of the lethal consequences of using illegally poisoned baits through education about the issue. It is very highly vulnerable to the effects of potential wind energy development and electrocution has been identified as a threat.
The flight of the Griffon Vulture is a real show of virtuosity. It soars during long moments, moving scarcely the wings, in an almost unperceivable and measured way.
Massive tricolored vulture with whitish head and neck, pale brown body, and contrasting dark flight feathers. Juveniles similar but with a pale brown rather than white neck ruff. Nests in colonies on cliff ledges; often seen in loose flocks soaring over valleys and mountainsides but always in search of updrafts and thermals. Still the commonest vulture over much of its breeding range. Some populations are resident while others are highly migratory. eBird
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Everglades,Florida
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I dont post same pictures -this one taken January 1. 2021
One block from home, fifty feet off the road. I used my truck as a rolling blind, lowered the passenger window and captured the buzzard with seat belt still fastened.
This vulture was standing there in the middle of the sertão forest, below the stone of Santa Cruz da Vitória, in the city of Coronel João Sá, Bahia, Brazil. He let me get close to take pictures of him.
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Este urubu estava ali parado no meio da mata do sertão, abaixo pedra da Santa Cruz da Vitória, na cidade de Coronel João Sá, Bahia, Brazil. Me deixou chegar perto para fazer fotos dele.
Young black vulture let me get close this morning as it was drying its feathers from the morning fog. Quite handsome I think.
Black vulture taken in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. No discrimination here - everything gets equal time on Flickr!
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Taken in the rain.
As a defense mechanism, Turkey Vultures may vomit on a bird, animal, or human that gets too close. Considering what they eat, this can be a powerful weapon. Something to think about next time.
The Griffon Vulture, also know as the Eurasian Griffon, is a species of large Old World Vulture in the Accipitridae family. they feed mostly from carcasses of dead animals which it finds by soaring over open areas, often moving in flocks. I saw this Vulture at the Alligator Farm in Saint Augustine, Florida.
RKO_239. Photo taken while visiting South Africa!
We were watching a large group of vultures from a distance as it was impossible to get closer! While watching the group all of a sudden a number of these cultures took-off and headed directly towards our position! What a great opportunity to quickly make some BIF headshots!
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A smaller vulture that is easily displaced from carcasses by the larger vultures. This species has also been given an IUCN status of critically endangered based on recent rapid population declines. Poisoning, the medicinal trade, hunting, electrocution (collisions with electricity infrastructure), and habitat loss are negatively impacting this species.
The vulture, one of the most important animals in nature, the animal that cleans rot. This animal was resting on top of this tree, and I got very close to him with ease and managed to make this photo. This was in the city of Coronel João Sá, Bahia, Brazil.
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O urubu, um dos animais mais importantes da natureza, o animal que limpa a podridão. Esse animal estava descansando no topo dessa árvore, e eu cheguei bem perto dele com facilidade e consegui tirar essa foto. Esta foi na cidade de Coronel João Sá, Bahia, Brasil.
Birds perched on the remains of an old pier. couldn't decide between this colour version or the black and white... decided to go this one. may upload the bw later on down the track.
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Sometimes called African White-backed Vulture. Distinguished from Rüppell's Griffon by its all dark bill, dark eyes, and more plain back feathers (Rüppell's back feathers have dark centers and light edges). Although there is no population estimate, BirdLife International also lists this species as critically endangered.