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Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterus
(N. p. percnopterus)
| Armenian Name: | Գիշանգղ |
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See Plate 9 for Egyptian Vulture and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Breeding bird |
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| Abundance: | Uncommon |
| Length: | 60-70 cm, Wing Span:155-180 cm |
| Distribution Map: | Map 32. |
| Description: | Thin bill, broad wings, and bluntly-pointed tail. |
| Adult: | Bare yellow face and yellowish bill with dark tip. Mostly white; white underwing coverts contrast with black flight feathers. |
| Juvenile: | Brown overall with paler face and bill. |
| Immature: | Shows progressive increase in white plumage over 4-5 years. |
| Similar Species: | Juvenile differs from Lammergeier by much smaller size. |
| Behavior: | Flight consists of quick wingbeats followed by lengthy gliding and soaring. Small numbers gather at carrion; often seen with Black Kites at refuse piles. |
| Habitat: | Cliff formations along deep gorges, river valleys, and lowlands, often near wetlands. |
| Food: | Carrion, garbage, eggs, and small animals. |
| Nest: | Pile of branches, grass, and rags on cliff ledge or shallow cave. |
| Eggs: | 64 mm, 1-3, white, brown blotches. |
