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When: September 2, 2018

Where: Zoo Antwerpen, Belgium

There's something truly riveting about the way these Vultures look I like the way their coloring can differ per individual, but that blue beak especially is truly astounding to see.

Species: Cinerous Vulture (Monniksgier)

Latin name: Aegypius Monachus

Originates from Eurasia.

Current status: Near Threatened

Did you know:

…The Cinereous Vulture is also called the Black (European) Vulture or the Monk Vulture.

…It’s genus name, Aegypius, is Greek for “vulture” or a bird not unlike one, being somewhere between a vulture and an eagle.

…In some countries, the Cinerous Vulture is called a variation of Monk Vulture, for its bald head and ruff of neck feathers like a monk’s cowl. It’s more common name though – Cinereous or Black – refers to it’s ashy to black plumage, although “Cinerous” was chosen to set it apart from the American Black Vulture.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more Bird photos, check out my gallery

Description

When: September 2, 2018

Where: Zoo Antwerpen, Belgium

There's something truly riveting about the way these Vultures look I like the way their coloring can differ per individual, but that blue beak especially is truly astounding to see.

Species: Cinerous Vulture (Monniksgier)

Latin name: Aegypius Monachus

Originates from Eurasia.

Current status: Near Threatened

Did you know:

…The Cinereous Vulture is also called the Black (European) Vulture or the Monk Vulture.

…It’s genus name, Aegypius, is Greek for “vulture” or a bird not unlike one, being somewhere between a vulture and an eagle.

…In some countries, the Cinerous Vulture is called a variation of Monk Vulture, for its bald head and ruff of neck feathers like a monk’s cowl. It’s more common name though – Cinereous or Black – refers to it’s ashy to black plumage, although “Cinerous” was chosen to set it apart from the American Black Vulture.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more Bird photos, check out my gallery