Many Egyptian Vultures, characterized by their yellow skin and white feathers, are migratory birds that cover a wide range of Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. They undertake extensive migrations in these areas.
However, they have experienced a significant decline in population, with more than a 50% decrease, due to the impact of human activities in each habitat they reside in, and are currently classified as an endangered species.
The decline in Egyptian Vultures can be attributed to various factors, including the reduction of suitable habitats and food sources. One of the significant factors is poisoning, where they consume the carcasses of animals that have been exterminated with poisoned baits, leading to their own death. Additionally, electrocution from power lines has also been responsible for killing numerous Egyptian Vultures in the past.
In recent years, there have been positive examples of collaboration between power companies, governments, and conservation organizations, such as the installation of safe insulated power lines for migratory birds, as seen in the case of Sudan's port. Depending on our efforts as human beings, it is possible both to contribute to the extinction of species and to protect them from decline.
