In 1986, scientists released captive-bred bearded vultures into the Alps; 35 years later, 344 birds lived there, most wild-born

Bearded vultures have returned to the Alps after decades of absence. A reintroduction program successfully established a self-sustaining population by 2021. Wild-hatched birds increasingly drove this population growth and recovery. However, recovery has been uneven across the Alpine range. Ongoing threats and survival differences still shape the species’ future.
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