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White Backed Vulture

Gyps africanus

Description:

Large vulture, about 80-90cm tall, typical vulture stance, large dark brown wings with cream to tan feathers on the shoulders, head is black with a white peach fuzz appearance. Black beak and black legs. Body plumage is the same cream to tan as the shoulders.

Habitat:

Seen in woodland along the riverbank.

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MudWiggle

Spotted on Aug 7, 2013
Submitted on Oct 4, 2015

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