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Vulture

Gyps fulvus

Photo by diego771
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Description:

Vulture is the name given to two groups of convergently evolved scavenging birds: the New World Vultures, including the well-known Californian and Andean Condors; and the Old World Vultures, including the birds that are seen scavenging on carcasses of dead animals on African plains.

Habitat:

The rocky cliffs, high mountain areas

Notes:

Diego Simón take this photo.

Reference Links:

Gyps fulvus

Species ID Suggestions

Eurasian Griffon Vulture

Gyps fulvus

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JoshuaGSmith
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