Hooded Vulture

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5 days ago door jenny van Dorland

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The Hooded Vulture is a small, relatively slender Old World vulture with a dark, hooded appearance and pale downy head. It is a common scavenger, often found near human settlements and markets in Africa.

Where to spot

Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, in various habitats from arid savannas to urban areas, often near human habitation and waste disposal sites.

How to spot

Look for its small size, dark brown body, and pale, downy head that appears 'hooded.' Often seen perched on buildings or trees, or scavenging on the ground, sometimes in large numbers.

When to spot

Year-round, active during daylight. Often seen in towns and villages, especially around markets, or scavenging on roadsides.

Where to spot

Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, in various habitats from arid savannas to urban areas, often near human habitation and waste disposal sites.

How to spot

Look for its small size, dark brown body, and pale, downy head that appears 'hooded.' Often seen perched on buildings or trees, or scavenging on the ground, sometimes in large numbers.

When to spot

Year-round, active during daylight. Often seen in towns and villages, especially around markets, or scavenging on roadsides.

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It is often one of the first vultures to arrive at a carcass or food source, using its smaller size and agility to snatch scraps before larger vultures arrive.

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