Cape Vulture - Gyps coprotheres

Length 3.2-3.8 ft (96.5-114.3 cm)
Wingspan 7.4-8.5 ft (225.6-259.1 cm)
Weight 15-24 lb (6803.9-10886.2 g)
Clutch Size 1
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Vulnerable
Continents:AF
     

The Cape Vulture is also called the Cape Griffon or Kolbe's Vulture. They are an 'Old World Vulture' and they are endemic to southern Africa where the population has been declining.

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