THE ALPINE, OR EGYPTIAN VULTURE. 237 
The usual haunts of this species are situated on the mountain tops, and 
the bird does not descend into the valleys except when pressed by hunger. 
The specific title of Afonachus, or Monk, has been given to this species on 
account of the hood-like ruff around its neck, which is thought to bear a 
fanciful resemblance to the hood of a monk. 
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ALPINE, OR EGYPTIAN VULTURE.—(WVeophron percnopterus.) 
The ALPINE, or EGYPTIAN VULTURE, is, as its name imports, an inhabit- 
ant of Egypt and Southern Europe. It is also found in many parts of 
Asia, and as it-has once been captured on our shores, has been placed 
among the list of British birds, 
