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Birds

Hooded
Vulture

Critically Endangered

Decreasing

Hooded Vulture

Necrosyrtes monachus

The Hooded Vulture breeds in a stick nest in trees (often palms) in much of Africa south of the Sahara, laying one egg. Birds may form loose colonies. The population is mostly resident. This vulture is typically unafraid of humans, and frequently gathers around habitation. It is sometimes referred to as the “garbage collector” by locals.

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Taxanomy

ACCIPITRIFORMES
ACCIPITRIDAE
Necrosyrtes monachus

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