Birds of the World

    ACCIPITRIFORMES: Accipitridae (Kites, Hawks, Eagles)  
Genus: Torgos (1 species)


Lappet-faced Vulture
Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotos) Endangered
Range: AF: widespread, also Arabian Pen.
Maasai Mara, Kenya  
 
Photograph by Rainbirder (Steve Garvie)     Copyright and usage info

The largest African vulture with a beak for breaking open carcasses.


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