Rüppell's Vulture (Gyps rueppellii)(CROPPED)
Taken on 28 September, 2012, at a bird sanctuary in the Hautes-Midi Pyrenees using a Nikon D300.
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Rüppell's Vulture (Gyps rueppe...
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Taken on 28 September, 2012, at a bird sanctuary in the Hautes-Midi Pyrenees using a Nikon D300.
SOME FACTS
Rüppell's Vulture (Gyps rueppellii) is a large vulture that occurs throughout the Sahel region of central Africa. The current population of 30,000 is in decline due to loss of habitat and other pressures.
The World's Highest Flyer: The Ruppell's vulture is the world's highest flying bird. In 1973, one collided with an aircraft off the Ivory Coast; at the time, the plane was flying at 37,000 feet.
Amazing Eyesight: Vultures have developed incredible eyesight in order to spot their food. A soaring vulture can spot a 3-foot animal carcass from up to 4 miles away.
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SOME FACTS
Rüppell's Vulture (Gyps rueppellii) is a large vulture that occurs throughout the Sahel region of central Africa. The current population of 30,000 is in decline due to loss of habitat and other pressures.
The World's Highest Flyer: The Ruppell's vulture is the world's highest flying bird. In 1973, one collided with an aircraft off the Ivory Coast; at the time, the plane was flying at 37,000 feet.
Amazing Eyesight: Vultures have developed incredible eyesight in order to spot their food. A soaring vulture can spot a 3-foot animal carcass from up to 4 miles away.
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