Lappet-faced Vulture
Torgos tracheliotos
Conservation Status
EndangeredAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture is an Old World vulture belonging to the bird order Accipitriformes, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is the only extant member of the genus Torgos. It is not closely related to the superficially similar New World vultures, and does not share the good sense of smell of some members of that family of birds.
Fun Fact
The huge nest, a pile of neatly formed sticks, measures 120–220 cm (47–87 in) across and 30–70 cm (12–28 in) deep.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Live in dry savannah, thornbush, arid plains, deserts with scattered trees in wadis, open mountain slopes.
Diet
Feed on remnant skin, tendons, and other coarse tissues that the others will not eat.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease