In June 2024, the fifth breeding colony of the Cinereous Vulture was discovered in Portugal, in the Serra do Mendro (Vidigueira/Portel). Despite its recent establishment and although it is strategic for the species’ recovery in the country, the colony is already facing several threats that undermine its viability. The LIFE Aegypius Return project warns of […]| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The mortality rate of the monitored birds stands at 18% and is largely caused by human factors. The 2025 breeding season – the third closely monitored by the LIFE Aegypius Return project – is nearing its end. This year, nine Cinereous Vulture chicks were tagged in the nest, and the work was featured on national […]| Vulture Conservation Foundation
By 2048, vultures could contribute more than 18 million euros to the Portuguese economy. The first study quantifying the ecosystem services provided by vultures in Portugal has just been published. Conducted within the framework of the LIFE Aegypius Return project, the study analyses the benefits that three vulture species – Cinereous, Griffon and Egyptian vultures […]| Vulture Conservation Foundation
