INTRODUCTION
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The mountains of the Bearded Vulture

he bearded vulture is still extensively distributed in some mountains of Europe, Asia and Africa. The sub-species Gypaetus barbatus barbatus is the most extended and is found in the main mountain ranges of Eurasia and North Africa, occupying some cincur-Mediterranean mountains (Pyrenees, Alps, Balkans, Asia Minor and Atlas), extending to the east through mountains in the south-west of Arabia, Caucasus, Iran, Pakistan, to the large mountain ranges of Central Asia (Hindu-khus, Himalayas, Pamir, Tien-Shan and Altai…)

Sub-adult in the Natural Park of the Canyons and Sierra of Guara

   On the other hand, the Gypaetus barbatus meridionalis, also exists, which can be found in some mountains in the south and east of Africa, mainly in Ethiopia and South Africa (Drackensberg Mountain range), as well as in some isolated mountainous enclaves of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Its distribution coincides to a great extent with that of the different species of the Caprinae genres, which are the basis of its food. In general, the best populations of bearded vultures are found in remote areas where it has not been pursued and affected by poisoned baits. It is also very important for the mountains to maintain populations of wild ungulates and domestic cattle.
DISTRIBUTION AND STATUS
   The information about the distribution and status of the Bearded Vulture in the world is basic for its conservation, as it is scarce and dispersed. In order to update this information and share it with all the people interested in the bearded vulture, we offer this portal for anyone wishing to collaborate with their travel observations in their areas of distribution.
Click on Europe, Africa or Asia to read documents with the
locations compiled to date.
CONTRIBUTIONS
   You can be a great help by sending your information by e-mail:
info@quebrantahuesos.org
   Tell us about your experience or send us a small report with the following data:

• Country
• Mountain range or place
• Town
• Observers
• Number of birds and age
• Behaviour
• Absence of the species
• Threats
• Other comments you consider of interest
 
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