Egyptian vulture

The Egyptian vulture is a small, white-feathered scavenger found across parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia. Known for its striking wedge-shaped tail and two-toned wings in flight, it rides warm air currents to search for meals. This clever bird isn’t picky—it eats everything from dead animals to eggs cracked open with rocks.

• Uses rocks to smash open large eggs by dropping them from above.
• Recognizable in flight by its dark-and-light patterned wings and pointed tail.
• Eats mostly carrion but sometimes hunts small animals like rodents or lizards.