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Birding in Greece

Bearded Vulture

Gypaetus barbatus

Status in Greece
Resident
Best time
All year
Chance on our tours
Likely
Where
Crete

Crete holds a small but stable population of this spectacular bone-eating vulture. Sightings over the high plateaus and gorges are a highlight of any Cretan trip.

Tours that target the Bearded Vulture