Photographers from around the world captured extraordinary moments that reveal how vultures interact with each other and the wildlife around them. From rivalry over carrion to moments of courtship, this year’s IVAD Vulture Interactions Photography Contest celebrated the fascinating interactions that shape the lives of these remarkable birds.

After the careful selection process, we are delighted to announce the overall winner and our four regional runner-ups, covering the world’s vulture regions.

Winner

🥇 Overall Winner

Thomas Remmits

Young Bearded Vulture and Raven, Spain (2025)

Thomas Remmits’ winning photograph captures a young Bearded Vulture standing alert as a Raven approaches. Ravens and vultures frequently encounter one another while competing for carrion, creating interactions that balance caution, opportunism and rivalry. The image perfectly reflects this year’s theme by showcasing the dynamic relationships that define life in the wild.

Regional Runner-ups

Africa

Andrea Pulvirenti – Lappet-faced Vulture

Americas

Heather Morris – California Condors

Asia

Narendra Shrivastava – Red-headed Vultures

Europe

Aleksandar Anastasov – Griffon Vultures

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to every photographer who entered the competition. Your images help tell the story of vultures beyond their reputation as scavengers, showing the remarkable behaviours, relationships and ecological importance of these incredible birds.