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Are vultures birds of prey: Why, or why not?

Vultures are scavengers, but do they share enough in common with hawks and owls to qualify them as birds of prey? Here's what ...
ynetnews

Only 210 vultures remain in Israel: Nature reserves launch special conservation events

With just 210–220 griffon vultures remaining in Israel, the critically endangered species faces an uncertain future as ...
L'Unione Sarda

Griffon vulture killed by wind turbine, University of Sassari study: "Here's how to prevent turbine impacts on birds of prey."

The death of a young griffon vulture following a collision with a wind turbine in the Monte Grighine park, near Villaurbana, draws attention to a topic destined to become increasingly important in ...
AOL

Birds of prey centre striving to save 'nature's binmen'

Efforts to save endangered vultures in South Africa are being boosted by conservationists working at a wildlife centre in Cheshire. African vulture species have declined by up to 97% during the last ...

Selective shutdowns cut bird deaths: Study finds 92.8% drop in vulture collisions; power loss under 0.51%

For 13 years, researchers in southern Spain tested a strategic turbine shutdown protocol aimed at protecting birdlife, ...
insider.si.edu

Vulture : the private life of an unloved bird / Katie Fallon

Introduction : the spokesbird -- Vulture culture -- The private lives of public birds -- Rockshelter -- Wings and prayers -- Rebirth -- Hill of the sacred eagles -- On the move -- Virginia is for ...

African Birds of Prey

Hamza Yassin embarks on an epic journey to film Kenya’s most spectacular birds of prey. He discovers the mounting threats these raptors face and learns why protecting them is vital. Wildlife cameraman ...