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Lappet-faced Vulture
Swartaasvoël · Torgos tracheliotos
The biggest, most powerful vulture in Africa, with a wingspan as wide as a car is long. Its bare pink head has folds of skin called lappets hanging down the sides. This bird is so strong it can tear open tough hides that other vultures cannot, often opening a carcass so the smaller vultures can finally feed.
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A massive vulture with a naked pink head and floppy skin folds (lappets) on the neck, plus a huge deep bill.
Where to see it in Kruger
Soars over open savanna and bushveld across the whole park, often spotted high overhead or dominating a fresh carcass.
Did you know
It's the only vulture strong enough to rip through thick skin, so other vultures wait for it to open the meal first.
Often confused with
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