Rüppell’s Griffon Vulture (Gyps rueppelli)

✨ Key Features

• Large vulture with mottled brown plumage

• Pale head with fluffy neck ruff

• Broad wings with fingered tips

• Often seen soaring high in groups

🌏 Habitat

Found across sub-Saharan Africa, especially in:

• Savanna

• Open plains

• Rocky cliffs

Often seen:

• Circling high overhead or gathering at carcasses

⚡ What Makes It Special

One of the highest-flying birds in the world, capable of soaring at extreme altitudes.

🧠 Summary

A large soaring vulture with a pale head, commonly seen circling high over open African landscapes.