Immature © Oscar Johnson
Adult © Arto Keskinen
Adult © Chris Wood
Immature © Michael O'Brien
+ 3
Adult © Zak Pohlen
Adult © Neil Hayward

Palm-nut Vulture Gypohierax angolensis

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Identification

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Small, odd, distinctive vulture. Adults are boldly patterned black-and-white, with red bare facial skin. Juveniles are brown. Immature birds show a mixture of juvenile and adult traits. Distinctive shape in flight: broad, paddle-shaped wings and a short, wide tail. Found in a variety of habitats, including forest, woodland, and savanna--usually in the vicinity of palms. Somewhat similar to African Fish-Eagle, but easily separated by red facial skin and different pattern of black and white. Juveniles are similar to Hooded Vulture, but are smaller, with a thicker bill.

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