Animals Birds
White-backed Vulture
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Gyps africanus
PROFILE:
In the wild, hundreds of white-backed vultures can be found gathering to feed on large animal carcasses. These birds will gorge themselves until they are unable to fly. They may be found resting with their backs to the sun and with wings spread.
TYPE OF ANIMAL:
bird, falconiformes (diurnal birds of prey)
NATIVE TO:
Africa
IUCN CONSERVATION STATUS:
near threatened
DIET:
carnivore, primarily a scavenger
LIFESPAN:
zoos - up to 19 years
SOCIAL STATUS:
small groups or flocks
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