10 Rare Vulture Species You Have Probably Never Heard Of

Rajni Pandey | November 11, 2024

10 Rare Vulture Species You Have Probably Never Heard Of

Sub-Saharan vulture with a white head and pink face, known for its solitary nature. Prefers smaller carcasses, often seen alone.

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White-Headed Vulture

Critically endangered in India due to drug toxicity. Known for its slender build and essential role in rural sanitation.

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Indian Vulture

Found in Southeast Asia and India, with a distinct narrow bill. Critically endangered, efforts underway to protect it.

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Slender-Billed Vulture

Native to Southern Africa, large and pale-plumaged. Endangered by habitat loss and power line collisions.

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Cape Vulture

Unique among vultures with a largely vegetarian diet of oil palm fruit. Found in Central and West Africa.

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Palm-Nut Vulture

“Pharaoh’s Chicken” with a yellow face, known for using tools to crack eggs. Endangered due to poisoning and habitat loss.

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Egyptian Vulture

Also called Lammergeier, it feeds almost exclusively on bones, dropping them from heights to access marrow.

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Bearded Vulture

Holds the record for highest bird flight, spotted at 37,000 feet. Native to Africa’s Sahel region.

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Rüppell’s Griffon Vulture

Found in the Himalayas, adapted to high altitudes with thick plumage and wide wingspan.

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Himalayan Vulture

Africa’s powerful scavenger with a red, bare head. Endangered due to habitat loss.

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Lappet-Faced Vulture

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