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White-backed_Vulture-Dinnnerrrr1! Taken in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Gyps africanus,South Africa,White-backed Vulture Click/tap to enlarge

White-backed_Vulture-Dinnnerrrr1!

Taken in Kruger National Park, South Africa.

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  1. View travismorhardt's profile
    travismorhardt
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    Great behavioral shot! Posted 10 years ago
    1. View stephen whittaker's profile
      stephen whittaker
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      Thanks for that. I must admit I like behavioural shots even if they can sometimes be a bit greusome. Posted 10 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Agreed, if you look beyond the horror you could probably tell the hierarchy within vultures on who eats first and which parts. Posted 10 years ago

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The White-backed Vulture

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".

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

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Uploaded Nov 8, 2014. Captured Oct 11, 2013 11:53.
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  • NIKON D90
  • f/7.1
  • 10/10000s
  • ISO200
  • 400mm