White-backed Vulture - Gyps africanus

Length 3.1 ft (94.0 cm)
Wingspan 6.0-7.0 ft (182.9-213.4 cm)
Weight 9.3-16 lb (4218.4-7257.5 g)
Clutch Size 2
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Endangered
Continents:AF
     

The White-backed Vulture is an Old World Vulture that is also called the African White-backed Vulture. They are found in east and west Africa and parts of South Africa. In 2012 they were put on the IUCN 'Endangered' list.

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