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Autor: Eleni Karatzia

Pousio: gunshot Cinereous Vulture survived and is back in the skies of Serra do Mendro, Portugal 

A long recovery required three rehabilitation centres and several veterinary interventions  Firstborn ...
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Release of the Cinereous Vulture Charneco ©Paulo Monteiro:SPEA

Nest fall, recovery and impressive first flight – Meet the Cinereous Vulture Charneco

A Cinereous Vulture chick was rescued, recovered and returned to the wild ...
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The Cinereous Vulture nest discovered in Artà © CAIB

First Cinereous Vulture nest found outside Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana

In a major breakthrough for bird conservation in Mallorca, a Cinereous Vulture ...
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Cinereous Vulture killed by electrocution on a power line © Quercus cover

Two Cinereous Vultures electrocuted on power lines in Tejo Internacional, Portugal 

Following the identification of several cases of bird mortality by electrocution in ...
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The Cinereous Vultures back in the acclimatization station © Palombar

Donations ensure the return of Cinereous Vultures to the acclimatisation station in Douro Internacional, Portugal 

Keep supporting to protect this species from extinction and help us reach ...
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Tagging the Cinerous Vulture chick Vidigueira ©Carlos Pacheco; ©LPN

Strategic Cinereous Vulture colony in southern Portugal under serious threat 

In June 2024, the fifth breeding colony of the Cinereous Vulture was ...
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A record number of young Bearded Vultures take flight in the Alps 

The Bearded Vulture population in the Alps has reached a major milestone ...
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Cinereous and Griffon Vultures ©Bruno Berthemy

Wind energy and safety distances: new guidelines to protect the Cinereous Vulture 

A new report from the LIFE Aegypius Return project recommends that wind ...
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Griffon (left) and Cinereous Vulture_Hansruedi Weyrich

Extremadura: A lifeline for Europe’s Vultures

Vultures are struggling in many parts of the world, but in Europe, ...
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IVAD 2025

Why International Vulture Awareness Day matters and how you can celebrate

Every year, on the first Saturday of September, people around the world ...
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Release of Brava at Herdade da Contenda ©Fábio Moreira 3

A weakened 2025 chick was rescued, rehabilitated, and released back into the wild

A juvenile Cinereous Vulture – a 2025 chick – was found in ...
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ivad get involved 2025

Join us in celebrating International Vulture Awareness Day 2025

International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) is almost here — Saturday, 6 September ...
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Fire in the Douro International Natural Park ©Mieza:Palombar

Several Cinereous Vulture nests burned in the Douro Internacional Nature Park, in northern Portugal

Massive wildfire caused a direct and significant impact on the recovery of ...
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Cinereous Vulture chick in the nest © Álvares Figueira

LIFE Aegypius Return reaches milestone of 50 Cinereous Vultures fitted with GPS/GSM transmitters

The mortality rate of the monitored birds stands at 18% and is ...
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Egyptian Vulture Deni found dead from suspected poisoning in Bulgaria © BSPB

Second Egyptian Vulture poisoning in Bulgaria this year leaves one dead and a chick rescued

Bulgaria’s endangered Egyptian Vultures have faced another tragedy this year — the ...
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IVAD 2025

International Vulture Awareness Day 2025 is 4 weeks away

The countdown has officially begun. On Saturday, 6 September 2025, International Vulture ...
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Cinereous, Egyptian and Griffon Vultures © Bruno Berthemy

Vultures play an important role in nature… and in the economy! 

By 2048, vultures could contribute more than 18 million euros to the ...
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Cinereous vulture chick in the Douro Internacional colony. © Palombar

It’s Cinereous Vulture tagging time! 

GPS/GSM tagging provides essential information for the conservation of the species.  In ...
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Bearded Vulture in flight: illustrative © Hansruedi Weyrich

Bearded Vulture breeds in Iberian System after 100+ years following natural recolonisation from the Pyrenees

In a landmark event for species conservation, a Bearded Vulture chick has ...
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Portugal joins international efforts to combat wildlife crime

Illegal killing, poisoning, trafficking and other wildlife crimes are not only threatening ...
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