Egyptian Vulture

The Egyptian vulture is the smallest of the vultures, with a wingspan of 148-171 cm, a small head with a distinctive plume-shaped crown of feathers, broad, fingered wings and a wedge-shaped tail. It has a yellow face and legs. Adults are characterised by predominantly white plumage with black feathers. It can be seen in mountainous or rugged areas. It lives on cliffs. It is migratory, spending the winter in Africa.

Egyptian Vultures break Ostrich eggs by repeatedly throwing stones at them, one of the rare examples of tool use in the animal kingdom.