Scientific name: Aegypius monachus
Conservation status: Not threatened
Come Meet our Black Vulture!
Our black vulture, Nadiri, is quite a sight to see. Come see how you measure up to this massive vulture!
Black Vulture
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Eurasian black vultures are one of the two largest Old World vultures!
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They're also known as Cinereous Vultures and Monk Vultures.
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Though it is not threatened through its entire range, this species has become extinct in certain countries where it once lived.
Conservation Challenge
Poisoned carcasses set out for predators, poisoned rodents, and habitat loss are the two biggest threats for these vultures. You can spread awareness about how poisoning predators and rodents affects scavengers like vultures.