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Old World Vulture Collection

In the vast expanse of the sky, an old world vulture gracefully soars, its wings outstretched against a backdrop of an ethereal moon

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Lammergeier / Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) in flight with the out-of-focus moon behind

Lammergeier / Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) in flight with the out-of-focus moon behind. Ladakh, Himalayas, northern India

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Gyps coprotheres (Cape vulture), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Gyps coprotheres (Cape vulture), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gyps coprotheres (Cape vulture), 1777-1786

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Lammergeier / Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) flying, Leukerbad, Valais, Switzerland, February

Lammergeier / Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) flying, Leukerbad, Valais, Switzerland, February. Highly commended in the Portfolio category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards 2017

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: RF - Marabou (Leptoptilos crumenifer) with Whitebacked vultures (Gyps africanus)

RF - Marabou (Leptoptilos crumenifer) with Whitebacked vultures (Gyps africanus) Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: RF - Ruppell's griffon vulture (Gyps rueppellii) drying its wings after a rain storm

RF - Ruppell's griffon vulture (Gyps rueppellii) drying its wings after a rain storm, perched on strangely gnarled tree (known locally as the Devil Tree')

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) flying, Ordesa National Park, Pyrenees, Spain

Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) flying, Ordesa National Park, Pyrenees, Spain

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Aerial view of Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) flock scavenging dead pig, Cantabria, Spain

Aerial view of Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) flock scavenging dead pig, Cantabria, Spain. January

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) soaring over Los Mallos de Riglos, Huesca province, Aragon

Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) soaring over Los Mallos de Riglos, Huesca province, Aragon, Spain

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) landing on coast next to flock. Cantabria, Spain, March

Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) landing on coast next to flock. Cantabria, Spain, March

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Eurasian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) in flight, Cevennes, France, March 2016

Eurasian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) in flight, Cevennes, France, March 2016

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Egyptian vultureA(Neophron percnopterus), in flight, Rajasthan, India

Egyptian vultureA(Neophron percnopterus), in flight, Rajasthan, India
Egyptian vulture(Neophron percnopterus), in flight, Rajasthan, India

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Carrion crow (Corvus corone corone) mobbing Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) Spain

Carrion crow (Corvus corone corone) mobbing Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) Spain, November

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Three Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) fighting over meat from a nearby carcass with flock of

Three Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) fighting over meat from a nearby carcass with flock of White-backed vultures (Gyps africanus) watching in background, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Portrait of Cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus). Spain. February

Portrait of Cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus). Spain. February

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Palm-nut vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) in flight, Allahein river, The Gambia

Palm-nut vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) in flight, Allahein river, The Gambia

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Vultures and the Pigeons

La Fontaines Fables - Vultures and the Pigeons
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Vultures and the Pigeons

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Himalayan griffon vulture (Gyps himalayensis) Angsai Nature Reserve (Valley of the Cats)

Himalayan griffon vulture (Gyps himalayensis) Angsai Nature Reserve (Valley of the Cats), Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai, China

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) adult with the Haggeher mountains in the

Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) adult with the Haggeher mountains in the background, Socotra Island, Yemen, March

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Ruppells griffon vulture (Gyps rueppellii) flying over Jinbar waterfall

Ruppells griffon vulture (Gyps rueppellii) flying over Jinbar waterfall, Simien Mountains National Park, Amhara, Ethiopia, September. Critically endangered species

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Whitebacked vulture (Gyps africanus) fighting over food, Zimanga private game reserve

Whitebacked vulture (Gyps africanus) fighting over food, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Eurasian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) pre-Pyrenees, Catalonia, Spain

Eurasian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) pre-Pyrenees, Catalonia, Spain. Commended in the Creative Imagery Category of the Bird Photographer of the Year Awards 2019 competition

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) in flight over winter landscape with snow, Leukerbad

Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) in flight over winter landscape with snow, Leukerbad, Vallais, Wallis, Switzerland, January

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) in flight in Spiti valley, Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve

Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) in flight in Spiti valley, Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, Himalaya mountains, Himachal Pradesh, India, February

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) juvenile with animal bone at feeding and wildlife watching site

Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) juvenile with animal bone at feeding and wildlife watching site. Pre-Pyrenees, Catalonia, Spain, March

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) landing amongst other vultures on cliff above sea

Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) landing amongst other vultures on cliff above sea, Liendo Valley within the Montana Oriental Costera, Cantabria, Spain

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Griffon vulture (gyps fulvus in flight) Andalusia, Spain, March

Griffon vulture (gyps fulvus in flight) Andalusia, Spain, March

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Himalayan griffon vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in flight, Dulan Hills, Tibetan Plateau

Himalayan griffon vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in flight, Dulan Hills, Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai, China

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Arabian vulture, aka Lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture. From The National Encyclopaedia

Arabian vulture, aka Lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture. From The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge, published c.1890

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: The bearded vulture, aka the lammergeier (or lammergeyer) and ossifrage

The bearded vulture, aka the lammergeier (or lammergeyer) and ossifrage. From The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge, published c.1890

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Hooded Vultures on Tree Branch, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Hooded Vultures on Tree Branch, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Griffon vulture (gyps fulvus); Israel

Griffon vulture (gyps fulvus); Israel

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) feeding on Common Zebra (Equus quagga) carcass

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) feeding on Common Zebra (Equus quagga) carcass, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province, Kenya

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: A White-backed Vulture Resting on a Branch at Kruger National Park, South Africa

A White-backed Vulture Resting on a Branch at Kruger National Park, South Africa
The white-backed vulture is an Old World vulture ands closely related to the European griffon vulture. Sometimes it is called African white-backed vulture to distinguish it from the Oriental

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: A White-backed Vulture Resting on a Branch at Kruger National Park, South Africa

A White-backed Vulture Resting on a Branch at Kruger National Park, South Africa
The white-backed vulture is an Old World vulture ands closely related to the European griffon vulture. Sometimes it is called African white-backed vulture to distinguish it from the Oriental

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Griffon Vulture -Gyps fulvus- in flight, Oglanly, Balkan, Turkmenistan

Griffon Vulture -Gyps fulvus- in flight, Oglanly, Balkan, Turkmenistan

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: White-backed Vulture -Gyps africanus-, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

White-backed Vulture -Gyps africanus-, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Bearded vultures -Gypaetus barbatus- in flight, Extremadura, Spain

Bearded vultures -Gypaetus barbatus- in flight, Extremadura, Spain

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Bearded vultures -Gypaetus barbatus-, young birds, Extremadura, Spain

Bearded vultures -Gypaetus barbatus-, young birds, Extremadura, Spain

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Cranes -Grus grus- flying in formation, Tiste Bauernmoor, Burgsittensen, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cranes -Grus grus- flying in formation, Tiste Bauernmoor, Burgsittensen, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Griffon Vulture -Gyps fulvus-, portrait, captive, Germany, Europe

Griffon Vulture -Gyps fulvus-, portrait, captive, Germany, Europe

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Ruppells Vulture -Gyps rueppellii-, Msai Mara, Kenya

Ruppells Vulture -Gyps rueppellii-, Msai Mara, Kenya

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Lappet-faced Vulture or Nubian Vulture -Aegypius tracheliotus, Torgos tracheliotus-

Lappet-faced Vulture or Nubian Vulture -Aegypius tracheliotus, Torgos tracheliotus-

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture -Gypaetus barbatus-, Swiss National Park, Lower Engadin

Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture -Gypaetus barbatus-, Swiss National Park, Lower Engadin, Canton of Graubunden, Switzerland

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: White-backed Vultures -Gyps africanus-, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

White-backed Vultures -Gyps africanus-, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Lappet-faced Vultures -Aegypius tracheliotus, Torgos tracheliotus-, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Lappet-faced Vultures -Aegypius tracheliotus, Torgos tracheliotus-, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Background imageOld World Vulture Collection: Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus)

Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus). This bird is resident throughout Southern Europe, Asia and North Africa. It breeds in mountainous areas and feeds on carrion



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In the vast expanse of the sky, an old world vulture gracefully soars, its wings outstretched against a backdrop of an ethereal moon. This Lammergeier, also known as the Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), showcases its majestic flight in Leukerbad, Valais, Switzerland during a chilly February day. Meanwhile, another Bearded vulture takes to the skies in Ordesa National Park, Pyrenees, Spain. Its powerful wings carry it effortlessly through the rugged terrain as it searches for its next meal. These magnificent creatures are truly a sight to behold. In Cantabria and Huesca province of Aragon in Spain, Griffon vultures dominate the landscape. Aerial views capture their flock scavenging on a deceased pig or soaring over Los Mallos de Riglos with breathtaking grace. One even lands near its companions on the coast while others showcase their flight skills above Cevennes in France. The Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) graces Rajasthan's skies in India with its presence. In Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve, White-backed Vultures feast upon a Common Zebra carcass while keeping watchful eyes on three Spotted hyenas engaged in fierce combat over nearby meat. Lastly, we encounter a portrait of the Cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) captured beautifully against Spain's picturesque scenery during February. These snapshots offer glimpses into the lives and behaviors of these ancient birds that have long been associated with death and decay but play essential roles as nature's clean-up crew. As they glide through time-honored landscapes across different continents and climates alike, old world vultures remind us of nature's delicate balance and resilience – symbols of both awe-inspiring beauty and vital ecological significance.