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African White-backed Vulture

Gyps africanus

Photo by Albena
Published on Project Noah
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-18.0429, 24.9092

Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized vulture; dark plumage; whitish back.

Habitat:

Savannah

Notes:

Listed as Endangered species in the IUCN Red List.

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Comments (6)

Thanks Reza, Ric3 and Ava! @Ava: I've added it, thank you!
Please consider adding this spotting to the Animal Architecture mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082378
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