Egyptian Vulture

Neophron percnopterus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Accipitridae — Kites, Hawks, Eagles

Egyptian Vulture, Neophron percnopterus, breeds across Africa, the Palearctic and the Oriental Region, from west Africa to India and from southern Spain to central Asia. It is an Accipitriformes bird in the Accipitridae family. In flight it is recognised by its contrasting underwing pattern and wedge-shaped tail. It is also notable for using a pebble as a hammer to break larger eggs, and for using twigs to roll up wool for its nest. Temperate breeders move south in winter, while tropical birds remain more settled.

Order
Accipitriformes
Family
Accipitridae — Kites, Hawks, Eagles
Breeding range
Africa, Palearctic, Oriental Region: w AF to India, s Spain to c Asia
Egyptian Vulture
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Tours where you can spot this bird

21 tours in Spain 11, India 3, Portugal 2, Georgia 2, Nepal 1, Bulgaria 1, Tunisia 1

Strait of Gibraltar Raptor Migration Birding Tour
Strait of Gibraltar Raptor Migration Birding Tour
Spain / Tarifa Private tour 5 days

A five-day small-group birding tour from Málaga to Tarifa and the Strait of Gibraltar for spectacular raptor and stork migration, coastal w...

From EUR 1,200 Next: Sep 6, 2027
Northern India Birding Tour: Tigers, Birds and the Himalayas
Northern India Birding Tour: Tigers, Birds and the Himalayas
India / New Delhi Group tour 17 days

A 17-day northern India expedition combining wetland and Himalayan birding with Ranthambhore and Corbett wildlife safaris, the Chambal River...

From USD 9,565 Next: Jan 21, 2027
Northern Burgos Birding Break - 3 Days
Northern Burgos Birding Break - 3 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 3 days

Two nights at Molino del Canto with guided birding across the Las Merindades plateaux, Ebro Reservoir and Upper Ebro canyons, including meal...

From EUR 446
Half-Day or Full-Day Douro Natural Park Birdwatching
Half-Day or Full-Day Douro Natural Park Birdwatching
Portugal / Pinhel Group tour 1 day

A private half-day or full-day birding experience in Douro International Natural Park, combining vehicle-based exploration with short walks ...

From EUR 185
Thulakharka Raptor Watching Journey with Nepal Birding Guide
Thulakharka Raptor Watching Journey with Nepal Birding Guide
Nepal / Kathmandu Private tour 8 days

Spend eight days between Kathmandu, Pokhara and Thulakharka, with two dedicated raptor days, a hill trek and an Egyptian Vulture search befo...

From USD 1,599
Aragonese Pyrenees Birding: Valleys, Forests and Cliffs
Aragonese Pyrenees Birding: Valleys, Forests and Cliffs
Spain / Madrid Group tour 4 days

Four days of birding in Aragón’s Pyrenees, including the Ordesa area, Hecho and Ansó valleys and Riglos cliffs. Meet in Madrid; guiding,...

From EUR 600
4-Hour El Jable Birdwatching Jeep Safari
4-Hour El Jable Birdwatching Jeep Safari
Spain / Teguise Group tour 4h

A small-group morning safari across El Jable, using a Land Rover as a quiet observation base for Lanzarote’s desert birds and conservation...

From EUR 65
Private Custom Birding Tour in the Valencian Community
Private Custom Birding Tour in the Valencian Community
Spain / Valencia Private tour

A tailor-made private outing with a professional local guide, choosing among the Valencian Community’s wetlands, forests, mountains, coast...

Vashlovani Semi-desert Birding Tour with Nika Paposhvili
Vashlovani Semi-desert Birding Tour with Nika Paposhvili
Georgia / Dedoplistsqaro Private tour 3 days

Explore Vashlovani’s semi-desert, steppe, scrub and cliffs with Nika Paposhvili on a private 2–3-day search for eastern Georgian birds....

Eagles and Vultures Photography in Bulgaria with NatureTravel
Eagles and Vultures Photography in Bulgaria with NatureTravel
Bulgaria / Madzharovo Private tour 4 days

Photograph vultures and eagles from specialist Eastern Rhodope hides on a four-day, full-board trip with two hide days and local 4x4 access....

From EUR 1,070
Spring Birding in Georgia
Spring Birding in Georgia
Georgia / Tbilisi Group tour 7 days

A 7-day spring birding circuit through Georgia's Greater Caucasus, steppes, semi-desert, reservoirs and Tbilisi-area habitats....

From EUR 1,800
One-Day Tunis Wetlands, Grasslands and Zaghouan Birding Trip
One-Day Tunis Wetlands, Grasslands and Zaghouan Birding Trip
Tunisia / Tunis Private tour 1 day

Use a private day from Tunis to combine wetlands, grasslands, open country and Zaghouan’s mountain-edge landscape, with stops chosen for t...

Short Northern Burgos Birding Stay - 2 Days
Short Northern Burgos Birding Stay - 2 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 2 days

Two-day, one-night birding break with a guided 4x4 route through Alto Ebro canyons, plateaux, northern woodland and the Ebro Reservoir....

Birds and Gastronomy in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Birds and Gastronomy in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 3 days

Three-day Alto Ebro birding stay combining canyon, woodland and reservoir routes with northern Burgos food and regional wines....

Birds and Wine in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Birds and Wine in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 3 days

Three-day northern Burgos birding stay pairing Alto Ebro landscapes and reservoir birding with selected regional wines....

Hiking and Birding in Northern Burgos - 6 Days
Hiking and Birding in Northern Burgos - 6 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 6 days

Six-day stay combining guided birding by 4x4 with walks through the Ebro Canyon, Orbaneja del Castillo and northern Burgos habitats....

From EUR 836
Northern Burgos Birding Tour - 5 Days
Northern Burgos Birding Tour - 5 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 5 days

Five-day small-group birding stay exploring the Alto Ebro canyons, northern forests, the Ebro Reservoir and Burgos cereal plains....

From EUR 860
International Douro Birdwatching Day Tour from Porto
International Douro Birdwatching Day Tour from Porto
Portugal / Miranda do Douro Private tour 1 day

Full-day private birdwatching from Porto to the International Douro Natural Park....

From EUR 380
Bespoke Iberian Birding, Wildlife and Back-Roads Tour
Bespoke Iberian Birding, Wildlife and Back-Roads Tour
Spain Private tour

A private, tailor-made Spain or Portugal journey combining birdwatching and wildlife stops with quiet roads, mountain scenery, villages, reg...

Custom India Birdwatching and Wildlife Photography Tour
Custom India Birdwatching and Wildlife Photography Tour
India / Dudhwa National Park Private tour

A tailor-made India birdwatching and wildlife-photography tour with Vikram Tiwari, connecting Terai grasslands and wetlands with Himalayan f...

Corbett Short Birding Tours
Corbett Short Birding Tours
India / Ramnagar Private tour 5 days

Five days from Delhi pair the Kosi River near Garjiya Devi with three days of birding in the forests, grasslands and river country of Corbet...