Palm-nut Vulture
Palm-nut Vulture
100
2 months ago
door
jenny van Dorland
Points:
100
The Palm-nut Vulture is a distinctive raptor found in Africa, unique among birds of prey for its largely vegetarian diet, primarily consisting of oil palm fruit. Its striking appearance includes a white body, black flight feathers, and a bare red face.
Where to spot
Associated with oil palm and raffia palm groves in tropical Africa, especially near rivers and coasts from Senegal to Kenya and south to Angola and northern South Africa.
How to spot
Look for its white body, black wingtips and tail, and bright red facial skin. It's often found perched conspicuously in palm trees or soaring over palm plantations, making its presence quite obvious.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight hours, often seen around palm trees. Most active in the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Associated with oil palm and raffia palm groves in tropical Africa, especially near rivers and coasts from Senegal to Kenya and south to Angola and northern South Africa.
How to spot
Look for its white body, black wingtips and tail, and bright red facial skin. It's often found perched conspicuously in palm trees or soaring over palm plantations, making its presence quite obvious.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight hours, often seen around palm trees. Most active in the morning and late afternoon.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
It is one of the very few raptors that is predominantly herbivorous, with oil palm fruit making up the vast majority of its diet, though it will occasionally take fish or crabs.
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- 1 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 2 months ago door jenny van Dorland
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jenny van Dorland
2 months ago
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