Hooded Vulture

Necrosyrtes monachus

Least Concern

The Hooded Vulture is a bird of prey of sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, wetlands, and highlands. It uses keen vision and powerful feet or bill to hunt, scavenge, or catch fish and other prey, often soaring on rising air over forest, wetland, grassland, mountains, or open country.

Family

Accipitridae

Group

Vultures, Hawks, and Allies

Range

Hooded Vulture Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, wetlands, and highlands

Population

≈ Unknown

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