Lappetfaced Vulture

The Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotus) is an easily recognizable bird of prey thanks to its distinctive red, wrinkled neck and face. This powerful vulture possesses a formidable beak, strong enough to break and consume bones, even those of large mammals like elephants and rhinos.

Lappet-faced Vultures construct large nests, often exceeding 1 meter in diameter, typically high in the canopy of tall trees. Both parents share the responsibilities of incubating the eggs and caring for the young.