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A photo of a Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotos)
Lappet-faced Vulture

Lappet-faced Vulture

Torgos tracheliotos

The lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture (Torgos tracheliotos) is an Old World vulture belonging to the bird order Accipitriformes, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is the only member of the genus Torgos. It is not closely related to the superficially similar New World vultures, and does not share the good sense of smell of some members of that group. The lappet-faced vulture was formerly considered monotypical, but now is separated into two subspecies. The nominate race lives throughout Africa. The subspecies T. t. negevensis, differing considerably in appearance from African vultures (as described below) is endemic to the Arabian peninsula.
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Trevor Kleyn
Tuesday 16 May 2023 - 1:41pm
South Africa
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Trevor Kleyn
Monday 01 May 2023 - 3:12pm
South Africa
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George Stoop
Friday 28 Apr 2023 - 2:29pm
South Africa
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Loreal Fernandez
Sunday 16 Apr 2023 - 2:45pm
South Africa
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