Ruppell's griffon vulture
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Gyps rueppellii
Bald head
Head feathers would get dirty when the birds reach deep into a carcass to feed.
'Sulking' vulture
This bird has the typical hunched posture that is associated with vultures.
Habitat/Range
Mountains (to roost) and grasslands (to feed) in central Africa
Wild Diet
Carrion (dead animals)
Predators
Hyenas, Wild dogs, and Wild cats
Reproduction
These vultures nest on cliffs in colonies of up to 1,000 pairs. The nest is a small stick structure, often smaller than the bird. One chick is raised.
Conservation
STABLE
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