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White-headed_Vulture1 Taken in Kruger, South Africa South Africa,Trigonoceps occipitalis,White-headed Vulture Click/tap to enlarge

White-headed_Vulture1

Taken in Kruger, South Africa

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The White-headed Vulture is an Old World vulture endemic to Africa. It has a pink beak and a white crest, and the featherless areas on its head are pale. Its has dark brown upper parts and black tail feathers. The feathers on its lower parts and legs are white. It has a wing span of 2 m and spends a lot of time soaring looking for food. It roosts in tall trees near to water at night.

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by stephen whittaker
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By stephen whittaker

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Uploaded Oct 5, 2014. Captured Oct 13, 2013 11:03.
  • NIKON D90
  • f/11.0
  • 10/40000s
  • ISO3200
  • 400mm