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When to see White headed Vulture in Kruger National Park
White headed Vulture are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is White headed Vulture's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for White headed Vulture in Kruger National Park: best roads
Drive
S59, S21 N'watimhiri Road and S110 Matjulu Loop run through mixed bushveld: good country for White headed Vulture.
- S5930.9 km · mixed bushveld
- S21 N'watimhiri Road27.3 km · mixed bushveld
- S110 Matjulu Loop24.4 km · mixed bushveld
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where White headed Vulture have actually been seen recently.
About the White headed Vulture
The white-headed vulture is a medium-sized African vulture recognised by its mostly dark body, pale head and distinctive white neck and head feathers. It is primarily a scavenger and feeds on carrion, often searching for carcasses across open savanna and woodland. It may also take insects, eggs and other small food items. White-headed vultures are generally seen singly or in pairs but may gather around food sources with other scavenging birds.
How to identify the White headed Vulture
Distinctive white head, pink facial skin, dark body, white belly and white feathering on the lower legs.
Other species to look for in Kruger National Park
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