The
King Vulture is the most colourful
of the vultures and a species most
people stop to admire. Note the
sharp hook on the tip of the bill
which is an adaptation for tearing
into meat and hides.
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the Hooded, Bearded and Cinereous
Vultures.

Photograph
Courtesy Of:
Jan
Branje --
(Copyright ©
2000) |