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Where to see Hooded Vulture in South Africa
About the Hooded Vulture
The hooded vulture is a small African vulture with a relatively slender build, narrow wings and a distinctive bare pinkish head and neck surrounded by a dark hood of feathers. It is primarily a scavenger and feeds on carrion, scraps and remains that larger vultures may overlook. It is strongly associated with open woodland, savanna and areas influenced by human activity. Hooded vultures often gather around carcasses and may also feed on insects and other small food sources.
How to identify the Hooded Vulture
Small, dark vulture with a distinctive bare pinkish to reddish head and neck, pale lower belly and dark wings. The bill is relatively thin compared with larger vultures, reflecting its ability to pick small scraps from carcasses.
Did you know?
Hooded Vultures often specialise in feeding on scraps and softer tissues that larger vultures leave behind, allowing several vulture species to exploit the same carcass.
Also known as: Monnikaasvoël, Vulture
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