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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
December 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
lycosiday.bsky.social
Vulturetober days 6-9, hooded vulture, slender-billed vulture, king vulture, and Rüppell's vulture
#vulture #vulturetober #hoodedvulture #slenderbilledvulture #kingvulture #rüppellsvulture
October 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
phototjv.bsky.social
Carrying Carrion

(Chester Zoo, Chester, May 2025)

#photography #naturephotography #animalphotography #birdphotography #zoophotography #zoo #conservation #animals #aviary #carrion #carrionbirds #birds #vulture #HoodedVulture #WhiteBackedVulture #ChesterZoo #Chester
May 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
nerjarob.bsky.social
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
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March 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
olddegsy.bsky.social
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
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March 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM
bci-journal.bsky.social
🦅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...

#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #Vulture #HoodedVulture #Benin #Africa
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
June 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
ornithologistmag.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.

theornithologist.org/where-people...

#TheOrnithologist #birds #birding #birdconservation #hoodedvulture #vultureconservation
Where People Live, Hooded Vultures Survive – For Now
New research shows that just 11.6% of The Gambia remains highly suitable for Hooded Vultures – and most of it lies within human landscapes.
theornithologist.org
February 28, 2026 at 12:49 PM
jude04.bsky.social
Hooded Vulture

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Ian has set the theme for #BirdOfTheDay as
#Raptors; any bird of prey.

I’m going with this #HoodedVulture photographed at #MuncasterCastle who work in conservation with this endangered species.

#birds #ECK #birdphotography #naturephotography #birdsofbluesky
A landscape orientated image of a hooded vulture taking off from a tree stump. The stump is in the bottom right corner of the image and the bird is taking off from it going towards the left. His wings are up, his head is jutting out and just the tips of his claws remain in contact with the stump. The backdrop is thrown out of focus by a narrow depth of field. This vulture is called Mouse and is one of a few at the hawk and owl centre in Muncaster Castle. The centre do great work in helping conserve this amazing species. Vultures are critically endangered, which is a worry as they are an important part of the ecosystem. Here’s a couple of things Muncaster says about them. Vultures fill a vital ecological niche. They are obligate scavengers – this means they have a diet entirely made up of carrion (dead animals). By consuming a carcass, vultures can eliminate it as a potential harbour for disease and bacteria. Vultures are also an important indicator species – it means that the health of vulture populations is a biological reflection on the health of the ecosystem.
September 23, 2026 at 7:09 AM
uggetheexplorer.bsky.social
Hooded Vulture scanning for carrion in Kruger National Park 🦅🔍

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#ExploreAfrica
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March 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
olddegsy.bsky.social
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
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
February 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
kimiripaul.bsky.social
Hooded vultures in East Africa are small, slender scavengers with a bare pink head and dark brown body.

#HoodedVulture #EastAfricaBirds #VultureFacts #AfricanWildlife #ScavengerBirds #NatureCleanUpCrew #BirdwatchingAfrica #WildlifePhotography #SavannahEcosystem #paulsafariguide #kwezisafaris
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/
May 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM