Lappet Faced ~ White-Backed ~ Griffon ~ Cape Griffon Vultures by Ghirin

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Lappet Faced ~ White-Backed ~ Griffon ~ Cape Griffon Vultures by Ghirin

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Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus), large birds related to eagles and hawks, are social birds and are usually found in groups.  Griffon vultures prefer fresh carrion, but will eat putrid meat if need be.

 

The cape griffon vulture (Gyps coprotheres) is a large brown vulture from southern Africa.  It is most common in countries such as Botswanna and South Africa.

The white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) gets its name from the cluster of white feathers on its back at the base of the neck. This species is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa.

 The lappet-faced vulture (Torgos trachelitus), a large African vulture, uses its strong beak to open carcasses and is thus usually the first vulture to feed on dead animals.

*Inspired by the Zoo Tycoon Brains Trust at the Zoo Tek Forums*

Updated 2010-11  To save space with less in zip

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• Submitter
  Savannahjan
• Submitted
  07/07/2023
• Category
  Birds