Lappet-faced Vulture
The Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotos) is a carnivorous bird native to Africa.
The lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture is an Old World vulture belonging to the bird order Accipitriformes, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is the only extant member of the genus Torgos. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Torgos tracheliotos
- Class
- Bird
- Family / order
- Accipitridae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- Africa
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Conservation status
- Endangered
What does a Lappet-faced Vulture eat?
The lappet-faced vulture is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a Lappet-faced Vulture?
The lappet-faced vulture weighs around 7 kg.
Where do Lappet-faced Vultures live?
Lappet-faced Vultures are found in Africa, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the lappet-faced vulture endangered?
The lappet-faced vulture is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.