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Sundance Kid, a Hooded Vulture, and rain clouds in the Savannah arena at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover, UK, 27th March 2026 #HawkConservancyTrust #HoodedVulture #raptor #BirdOfPrey @hawkconservancy.bsky.social
New research shows that just 11.6% of The Gambia remains highly suitable for Hooded Vultures – and most of it lies within human landscapes.
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For #BirdOfTheDay, the topic is #ScratchersAndPruners. On the left is a #HoodedVulture in #Zimbabwe, and on the right is a #GreatEgret along the #ZambeziRiver in #Botswana. #photography #birds #Africa #travel
Vulturetober days 6-9, hooded vulture, slender-billed vulture, king vulture, and Rüppell's vulture
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Hooded Vulture, Critically Endangered bird species. Research into the conservation implications of the illegal trade in this for belief-based use in Benin, West Africa, now published in BCI. © Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock
🦅Hooded Vulture - Critically Endangered, but traded openly in Benin despite protection from national law.
🙏 Conservation implications of this illegal trade for belief-based use: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
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Carrying Carrion
(Chester Zoo, Chester, May 2025)
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Discover the Hooded vultures of East Africa, known for their slender build and unique scavenging habits. These small scavengers sport a distinctive bare pink head and dark brown body, frequenting human settlements and carcasses. Unlike their larger counterparts, they are early visitors to kills, utilizing their narrow beaks to access inaccessible soft tissues, contributing significantly to cleaning up remains and curbing disease spread. Highly adaptable, these vultures thrive in various landscapes, from savannahs to woodlands and even urban areas. Nesting in tall trees near water sources, they stand out for their serene demeanor compared to other vulture species. Witness these remarkable creatures in action, playing a crucial role in the ecosystem's balance and showcasing nature's resilience in East Africa. #HoodedVulture #EastAfricaBirds #VultureFacts #AfricanWildlife #ScavengerBirds #NatureCleanUpCrew #BirdwatchingAfrica #WildlifePhotography #SavannahEcosystem #SafariBirds #kenyabirding #tanzaniabirding #birding #kwezisafaris #paulsafariguide https://www.kwezisafaris.com/
Hooded vultures in East Africa are small, slender scavengers with a bare pink head and dark brown body.
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Hooded Vulture scanning for carrion in Kruger National Park 🦅🔍
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The magnificent Hooded Vulture, Necrosyrtes monachus, one of nature's garbage collectors...a critically endangered species despite their usefulness to humanity #hoodedvulture #birds #Necrosyrtesmonachus #bird #nature #wildlife #africa #photography
Sage, a Tawny Owl in the rain at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Walter, a Great Grey Owl in flight in the rain
Sundance Kid, a Hooded Vulture in the rain
Scout, a Eurasian Kestrel at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
A pretty wet start to the Photographic Experience day at the
Hawk Conservancy Trust Nr. Andover
yesterday, but the birds all behaved for a very enjoyable day. Here's just a quick selection of photos #TawnyOwl #GreatGreyOwl #HoodedVulture #Kestrel #BirdPhotos
