Hooded Vulture
Necrosyrtes monachus
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The hooded vulture is widespread in Tanzania especially in wetter areas, see map. The nest on top of a hamerkop nest was near Sasakwa, courtesy of Gary Douglas. The 3rd row photo (Samburu-Kenya) is courtesy of Karine Van der Vurst; the 4th row (Tarangire), courtesy of Alex Rees; the 5th row (Moru Kopjes) courtesy of Paul Oliver. The other photos were taken in Tarangire, northern Serengeti and Ndutu. Click the lower photo to see 31 enlargements.
And click here to see a large mixed group of white-backed, hooded and Rüppell's vultures batheing and drying in the Serengeti.
  
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Alex D'Ambrosio, Karine Van der Vurst, Paul Oliver, Alex Rees
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Last Update this page: 5-01-25