The Egyptian Vulture is found in the open country and in the neighborhood of human habitation and ranges from southwestern Europe and northern Africa to India. Egyptian Vultures feed mainly on carrion but are opportunistic and will prey on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. They also feed on the eggs of other birds, breaking larger ones by tossing a large pebble onto them. An interesting behavior trait is the ability to kill and consume standard fresh water turtles.
Listen to its call: www.xeno-canto.org/83346
See one in flight (1), flight (2) or one with full-body.
Nikon D850, 500mm f4/e lens, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 320
Flickr Explore: March 10, 2020
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Posted by Janaswamy on 2020-03-10 02:26:12
Tagged: , Vulture , Egyptian Vulture , Birds of Prey , Raptor , Birds in Rajasthan , Bikaner
