The Ruppell's Griffon is slightly larger than the more common White-backed Vulture and has the yellow tip to the beak and the spotted back
The Ruppell's Griffon is slightly larger than the more common White-backed Vulture and has the yellow tip to the beak and the spotted appearance of the back to make ID in a large throng at a carcasse easy. They prefer to nest on cliff ledges and cover vast distances in search of food during the breeding season. Like all vultures worldwide they are facing catastrophic losses through poisoning and habitat loss.
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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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