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White-backed Vulture with spreaded wings White-backed vulture during a bird show. He/she was spreading it&#039;s wings to catch some extra warmth from the sun.<br />
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Dutch name: Witruggier (Gyps africanus) Gyps africanus,White-backed Vulture Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

White-backed Vulture with spreaded wings

White-backed vulture during a bird show. He/she was spreading it's wings to catch some extra warmth from the sun.

Dutch name: Witruggier (Gyps africanus)

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  1. Other photo of this vulture:
    White-backed Vulture White-backed vulture during a bird show.<br />
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Dutch name: Witruggier (Gyps africanus) Gyps africanus,White-backed Vulture
    Posted 12 years ago
  2. stunning bird, great photo Posted 12 years ago
  3. Mr. Sharp does it again! Excellent detail in this one. Added to the HD list:

    White-backed Vulture with spreaded wings White-backed vulture during a bird show. He/she was spreading it's wings to catch some extra warmth from the sun.<br />
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Dutch name: Witruggier (Gyps africanus) Gyps africanus,White-backed Vulture
    Posted 12 years ago
  4. Wow Joost, first thought I was tinking was 'Hey, it's walking on stilts':) Posted 12 years ago

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The White-backed Vulture is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is closely related to the European Griffon Vulture, "G. fulvus".

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
Uploaded Jul 28, 2013. Captured Oct 26, 2012 13:11.
  • NIKON D60
  • f/5.0
  • 10/8000s
  • ISO200
  • 125mm