King Salman Royal Reserve study highlights griffon vulture breeding success

The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has documented the growth and breeding of the griffon vulture in a scientific study published in the international journal Open Journal of Animal Sciences, marking an institutional achievement that reflects national leadership in environmental protection and biodiversity.

This international publication highlights the strategic importance of the reserve as a safe and sustainable habitat for birds of prey, and demonstrates the effective impact of the Authority’s ongoing monitoring and protection programs in supporting endangered species and enhancing ecological balance within the reserve’s geographic area.

The scientific findings announced by the Authority showcased the success of its field plans, with surveys identifying 57 nesting sites and a notable occupancy rate rising to 74.5% during the 2024–2025 period, alongside documentation of 82 active nests.

Supplementary feeding stations established by the Authority have also supported griffon vulture nesting and enhanced the reserve’s global significance by attracting and recording three additional endangered vulture species: the cinereous vulture, the lappet-faced vulture, and the Egyptian vulture, further confirming the effectiveness of the reserve’s comprehensive environmental protection for wildlife.