Lappet-faced Vulture

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Lappet-faced Vulture (<em>Torgos tracheliotos</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotos) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Torgos; binomial: Torgos tracheliotos; authority: (Forster, JR, 1796).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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