Egyptian Vulture
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Cliffs, rubbish dumps.
Diet: Carrion, small prey.
Best time to spot: Smallest European vulture.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.
Recent UK sightings
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