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Cape Vulture peek-a-boo

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The Cape Griffon or Cape Vulture , also known as Kolbe's Vulture, is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is endemic to southern Africa, and is found mainly in South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana and in some parts of northern Namibia. It nests on cliffs and lays one egg per year.

This large vulture is dark brown except for the pale wing coverts. The adult is paler than the juvenile, and its underwing coverts can appear almost.. more

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Lynne
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By Lynne

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Uploaded Jan 8, 2015. Captured May 13, 2012 13:29 in Gamtoos, South Africa.
  • NIKON D3100
  • f/5.3
  • 10/600s
  • ISO450
  • 48mm