The Egyptian Egyptian vulture is the smallest vulture present in Europe, it is found in particular in the Pyrenees or the Cévennes.

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It has a country name but lives between Africa, Asia and Europe.

The Egyptian vulture is the smallest vulture present in Europe - it is found in France in the Pyrenees or the Cévennes - with an average wingspan of 1.68 m and a length of 68 cm.

Other characteristics of this bird classified as endangered, a fine beak and powerful digestive juices which allow the Egyptian vulture to have a diet that other vultures would not support.

Our partner Brut reveals the meal menu of the Egyptian vulture and in particular why it uses a pebble when it comes to the table.

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