Palm-nut Vulture
Gypohierax angolensis
Gypohierax angolensis
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Palm-nut Vulture Gypohierax angolensis |
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The palm-nut vulture feeds on the fruit of several palm trees as well as fish, crabs and other marine life. The juvenile is overall brown; the immature (see slideshow images 1 - 3 and the enlargement) takes 4 years to gain adult plumage The image above was made in Pembe Abwe in April 2006. |
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