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selective feeding

Various vulture species of Bulgaria's hidden corners

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)

king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

vultures feeding on a gnu carcass

How griffon vultures find food

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African conservationists aim to change mindsets about unpopular vultures • Apr. 12, 2025, 6:01 AM ET (South China Morning Post)

The ‘Human Swan’ is taking flight again – this time with vultures • Apr. 5, 2025, 10:16 PM ET (The Telegraph)

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selective feeding

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)

king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

vultures feeding on a gnu carcass

King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa).

Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura).

Various vulture species of Bulgaria's hidden corners

How griffon vultures find food

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