Black & Griffon Vultures (1 Viewer)

Marialanjaron

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• Oct 30, 2009

• #1

Does anyone know if Black and Griffon vultures hang out together in Mallorca, particularly the Cuber area? I have some poor photos that I shall upload to the id section soon but im not sure if they are both vultures or just the black ones! or even if they are Egyptian :eek!:

 

Jonny721

Well-known member

• Oct 30, 2009

• #2

I know you get Black Vultures in Mallorca but not sure about the other 2 species

 

Marialanjaron

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• Oct 30, 2009

• #3

Im led to believe that all 3 are there but not sure if they are all resident.

 

Steve G

RAINBIRDER

• Oct 30, 2009

• #4

About a year ago there was a large influx of young Griffons onto the island & apparently quite a few have settled down.

There are about 30+ breeding pairs of Egyptian Vultures on Menorca & a few of these birds have spread to nearby Mallorca (I think a few pairs may breed on Mallorca). Apparently Balearic Egyptian Vultures are less migratory than mainland Spanish birds and are genetically distinct ( http://www.springerlink.com/content/t9660813371536h1/ ).

 

Marialanjaron

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• Oct 31, 2009

• #5

Ive uploaded the pictures so if anyone would like to take a look they can be found here