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Lappet-faced Vulture

Aegypius tracheliotus

Photo by Karan Raghwa
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Largest African vulture, with the largest beak of any bird of prey; Pink, naked head & neck with ear-like lappets; dusk or yellow beak; Short brown ruff; dark brown back; chest has dark stripes; sides & long thighs pure white
Photo taken in Western Serengeti Plains of Tanzania

Habitat:

Semi-arid desert scrub, savannas & thorn scrub

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Super nice spotting! You can see so well the details of their plumage. Their white leg feathers look like trousers!
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PublishedOctober 2, 2013

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