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Vulture are known as scavengers, because flocks typically circle overhead until a dying animal is dead, or until carnivores have left a carcass.

But vultures have very sharp beaks and talons. Killing prey or fighting over food is not uncommon.

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The Bearded Vulture is Endangered in southern Africa due to its small and declining population size

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They are not endangered. A very common species.

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