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Geographic range. The white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) is the most common vulture species in Africa.It grows to a length of 78-98 cm (31-39 in) and wingspan can reach up to 2.25 m (7 ft). Brownish to cream coloured as an adult. Subspecific information monotypic species. 2015). Typically, G. bengalensis is found in lines of trees close to rivers, in a jungle, in big trees within towns of villages, or near slaughter houses (in close proximity to food). juvenile. White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) is a species of bird in the Accipitridae family. Prefers open savanna and plains, where it breeds in loose colonies in tall trees. White rump patch and ruff. The others are the bearded, Cape Griffon, Palmnut, hooded, white-backed, lappet-faced and white-headed vultures. They breed in loose colonies. Several vernacular names for this species enjoy wide usage, but "White-rumped Vulture" seems to be the best choice, mainly because it is the most concise and differs clearly from the common name of G. africanus, which is now known as the White-backed Vulture. The White-backed Vulture is a medium sized bird which measures around 94 centimetres (37 inches) in length and weighs between 4 and 7 kilograms (9 – 16 pounds). It remains Africa’s commonest vulture but is declining rapidly as it is highly susceptible to poisoning. A medium-sized vulture. African White-backed Vulture is common in wooded areas which support populations of large grazing mammals. From IUCN Red List: The White-backed Vulture is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and was last assessed in 2015 by BirdLife International.
A large, buff-brown vulture with pale underwing patches and a diagnostic pale rump patch that is best seen in flight. adult. Although they may breed in loose colonies there is usually only one nest per … Within its range most likely to be confused with G. rueppellii or G. fulvus. In recent years, however, they have begun to rapidly decline – disappearing altogether from some of their range. Contrastingly dark tail and flight feathers, especially from below. White-Backed Vulture: The most recently published data on this species’s population suggests the species has declined extremely rapidly, with a median estimate of 90% (range: 75-95%) over three generations (55 years) (Ogada et al. It seems to indicate range expansion however, where vultures move out of both national parks during the wet season due to reduced food availability at that time. Two white-backed vultures have been satellite tagged outside Ruaha National Park and will transmit 14 data points a day for at least a year. Like most vultures it is featherless on both head and neck, and the skin is black. White-backed vultures occupy most of the African continent and were once one of the most widespread and common vulture species (Birdlife International, 2016). It also can be found along streams. Markets. Dark neck and paler head with an all dark bill.
White-backed Vulture Characteristics. White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis in Asia (Thakur 2015).
News Description identification. RANGE: African White-backed Vulture lives in Africa, South of Sahara, and in a large part of South Africa and Namibia, and equatorial forests of West Africa.
White-backed Vultures are widespread in sub-Saharan Africa and nest exclusively in large trees throughout their range. Juvenile birds are darker. Vautour africain, Buitre Dorsiblanco Africano, Grifo-de-dorso-branco, Weißrückengeier, White-rumped vultures are social animals, living in flocks year-round, often with other vulture species. Similar spp. Use the information below to find out more about the White-backed Vulture’s characteristics, habitat, diet, behaviour and reproduction.