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White-backed Vulture

Gyps africanus

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Field Notes

Description:

Resting in a tree after cleaning up a Blue Wildebeest which had been taken by a Lion, which was still sleeping nearby.

Habitat:

Marula / Knob-thorn Open Tree Savanna

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Comments (2)
suzmonk
Thanks. Beautiful bird ... much to be admired.
HemaShah
nice one. i like pic 3 the best.

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Birds of Africa
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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Mission WILD
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 8, 2013

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