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Lappet-faced Vulture

Aegypius tracheliotus

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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2 Comments

Lovely!! You have a very nice Collection of spottings, birds specially. Thank you for sharing, Karan Raghwa.

The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago

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

Karan Raghwa
Spotted by
Karan Raghwa

Mara, Tanzania

Spotted on Aug 11, 2013
Submitted on Oct 2, 2013

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