Egyptian Vulture

Neophron percnopterus

(N. p. percnopterus)

Armenian Name:	Գիշանգղ

See Plate 9 for Egyptian Vulture and other similar species

Resident Status:	Breeding bird
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.