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African White-backed Vulture

Accipitridae: Gyps Africanus

This is the commonest vulture of African gameparks. It is about 90cm in length, and has a wingspan of 2.1m. The black bill is distinctive.

The white back and rump can be seen in this feeding bird

The darker head of a mature bird

An adult bird in flight