Bearded Vulture to Andalusia Bringing the Bearded Vulture back to Andalusia through reintroduction Encina © Álvaro Peral Bearded Vultures disappeared from the skies of Andalusia in 1986 due to various threats including direct persecution, illegal wildlife poisoning and human disturbance of the nesting sites. The Junta de Andalucía teamed up with the former Fundación Gypaetus, […]| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The dream to restore the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) to its former distribution grounds in Spain and Europe is one step closer to becoming a reality with the expansion of the Andalusian reintroduction project to the Sierra Nevada National Park.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The Bearded Vulture reintroduction project in Andalusia has reached a historic milestone: for the first time, 11 breeding pairs have been recorded in the region! This new record marks a significant step forward in the reintroduction and recovery efforts of the species.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
Esperanza, the first Bearded Vulture wild-hatched chick in Andalusia since the reintroduction programme, built her first nest.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The Bearded Vulture is Europe's most endangered vulture species. Learn about its status, features, distribution and behaviour.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
BEARDED VULTURE CAPTIVE BREEDING Breeding Bearded Vultures in captivity to reintroduce or restock wild populations The Vulture Conservation Foundation currently coordinates the Bearded Vulture captive breeding network on behalf of EAZA’s European Endangered Species Programme (Bearded Vulture EEP), which consists of a network of zoos, private collections and specialised breeding centres that breed Bearded Vultures […]| Vulture Conservation Foundation
WildLIFE Crime Academy A global initiative focused on improving law enforcement, international collaboration, and capacity-building to combat wildlife crime effectively Initiative period 2024-2028 Initiative area Europe, the Caucasus, and North Africa Target issues Illegal killing, Trapping, Poisoning, Poaching, and Trafficking of wildlife Target species Cinereous Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Griffon Vulture, Bearded Vulture Wildlife crime is […]| Vulture Conservation Foundation
