Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterus
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The Egyptian vulture is an uncommon medium-sized (70 cm) palearctic and intra-African migrant, in Tanzania mostly recorded in the north (see map). These birds were photographed at Makat on Lake Natron and along the Mara River in the Serengeti. The image above is courtesy of Paul Oliver; click it to see more. To read about declining vulture populations, click here.
 
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Last Update this page: 04-04-12