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Vultures of the World

Did you know that there are 23 different species of vulture?
​Each with their own unique characteristics and appearance?
 Learn about some of the California condor’s feathered friends and try to decide who your favorite vulture is . . . we know who we’d choose!

California Condor

The California Condor is one of ​23 species of vultures in the world, ​of which ​​9 are critically endangered
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​North America / Western United States
Where to see California Condors in the United States?
• In the wild!
• Sand Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, California
• Los Angeles Zoo, California
​• Oakland Zoo​, California
• Oregon Zoo
• Grand Canyon, Arizona

Hooded Vulture

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Africa

Indian Vulture

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India, Middle East

Red-Headed Vulture

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India, Asia

Ruppell's Vulture

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Central Africa
​Where to see Rupple's Vulture in the United States?
• Sand Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance - California

• Smithsonian National Zoo- Washington, D.C.
• Houston Zoo - Texas

Slender-billed Vulture

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India, Asia

White-backed Vulture

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Africa

White-headed Vulture

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Africa

White-rumped Vulture

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​REGION:
India, Southeast Asia

Cape Vulture

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​REGION:
Southern Africa
​Where to see Cape Vultures in the United States?
• Houston Zoo - Texas
​• ABQ Bio Park - New Mexico

Egyptian Vulture

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​REGION:
Europe, Africa, Middle East, India
​Where to see Egyptian Vulture in the United States?
• Sand Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance - California

Lappet-faced Vulture

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​REGION:
Africa
​Where to see Lappet-faced Vultures in the United States?
• Sand Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance - California
• Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo - Georgia
​• ABQ Bio Park - New Mexico

Andean Condor

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​REGION:
South America
Where to see Andean Condors in the United States?
• Sand Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance - California
• Los Angeles Zoo - California
• ABQ Bio Park - New Mexico

Bearded Vulture (Lammergeier)

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​REGION:
Africa, Europe, Asia
Where to see them?
• Zoo Berlin - Germany

Cinereous Vulture

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​REGION:
Southern Europe, Asia
Where can you see Cinereous Vultures in the United States?
​• St. Louis Zoo - Missouri

Himalayan Vulture

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​REGION:
Himalayan Mountains

American Black Vulture

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​REGION:
United State, Central/South America
Where to see American Black Vultures in the United States:
• In the wild!
• Los Angeles Zoo - California
• ABQ Bio Park - New Mexico

Greater Yellow-headed Vulture

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​REGION:
Central/South America

Griffon Vulture

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​REGION:
Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia

King Vulture

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​REGION:
Central/South America
Where to see King Vultures in the United States?
​• Los Angeles Zoo
• Smithsonian National Zoo Washington, D.C.
​• Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo - Georgia
• St. Louis Zoo - Missouri

Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture

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Central/South America

Palm-nut Vulture

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Africa

Turkey Vulture

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North/Central/South America
 Where to see Turkey Vultures in the wild?
• In the Wild across the U.S. 
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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Annual Reports / Documents
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
    • Our Beginning - Bald Eagles
    • Our Story
    • Staff
    • Wildlife Sanctuaries
  • CONDORS
    • Biology
    • Field Work
    • Live Cams
    • My Condor Bios
    • Nesting
    • Releases
    • Species Status
    • Survival Threats
    • The Condor Chat
    • Vultures of the World
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    • PUBLIC PROGRAMS >
      • Youth Programs
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      • Full Collection
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