VULTURE RESEARCH
Using research techniques to better understand vulture behaviour and ecology to inform conservation actions
Apart from following vulture research outputs to inform current and future conservation strategies, the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF) staff and board members are leading scientists shaping vulture conservation research.
The VCF team has been researching vultures for years, contributing to many important studies that helped underpin vulture conservation in Europe and beyond. From conducting feasibility studies to inform reintroduction projects to tracking and analysing GPS data of hundreds of birds, we have researched a wide variety of vulture topics.
Research Reviews
The VCF team regularly reviews and summarises recent vulture articles of interest to vulture conservationists, researchers, and enthusiasts.
Check out our Research Reviews, which highlight key takeaways of research studies relevant to the species, covering various topics and different areas, including all continents where vulture species are present.
New research highlights the drivers behind Bearded Vulture breeding success in the Alps
Bearded Vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) were completely extirpated from the Alps in the ...
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Poison is still widespread in Europe – and has a huge biodiversity impact
A comprehensive study on Raptor Poisoning in Europe, which received a significant ...
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Unveiling European vulture survival across a continent
The SURVIVALIST project aims to quantify the survival of three of four ...
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The Griffon Vultures of Sardinia and their precious yet overlooked ecosystem services
In the heart of the Mediterranean, Griffon Vultures are more than just ...
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Are the European wintering populations of Griffon Vultures increasing in the south of Spain?
A survey conducted in Andalusia (southern Spain) indicates that the wintering presence ...
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Exploring Bearded Vulture vision to reduce collisions
Simon Potier, a scientific expert renowned for his work on avian vision, ...
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Explore global insights in vulture conservation: Watch the European Vulture Conference 2023 recordings
A year ago, the city of Cáceres in Spain became the heart ...
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Balancing Energy Production and Vulture Conservation
As we transition towards renewable energy solutions, due to the climate crisis, ...
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The Egyptian Vulture in Kazakhstan: Current situation and conservation concerns
The Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) is a widely distributed species, found across ...
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Are you becoming a creature of habit with age? You’re aging fine like a Griffon Vulture!
A new research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ...
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How can bird mortality be reduced along the electricity grid?
Power lines are invisible killers for many bird species, but the SafeLines4Birds ...
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Battling illegal wildlife poisoning: Insights from Spain’s approach
The use of poison and other nonselective methods to control wildlife has ...
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Vulture decline in India linked to death of 500,000 people, study suggests
According to a recent study, the decline of vulture population in India ...
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Why do vultures and other large migratory birds die?
A new study confirms the negative impact of humans on large migratory ...
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How bright does the future look for Rüppell’s Vultures in Europe?
At the Vulture Conservation Foundation, we have been following the expansion of ...
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Day 3 Insights from the European Vulture Conference 2023
The final day of the European Vulture Conference 2023 concluded with insightful ...
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Day 2 Insights from the European Vulture Conference 2023
Day two of the European Vulture Conference began with two keynote speeches ...
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Joining forces for Bearded Vulture conservation in Spain: technical meeting gathers NGOs and regional governments in Gredos
Over 30 professionals working for Bearded Vulture conservation in Spain gathered in ...
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Movement ecology perspective on conservation for migratory vultures by Pascual López López
Dr. Pascual López López, an Associate Professor of Ecology at the University ...
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Exploring the fascinating Cosmetic Behaviour of Bearded Vultures
The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is known for its innate tendency to ...
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