African White Backed Vulture #vulture #african #white #backed #bird #wild #nature #wildlife HA54590 | HAWI Studios

Tomorrow is International Vulture Awareness Day, so we are spotlighting the six Vulture species that occur in South Africa - all of which are either Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered. From the powerful Lappet-faced and African White-Backed Vultures, to the more reserved White-headed and Hooded, and the cliff-nesting Cape and Bearded, each plays a unique role in keeping ecosystems healthy, from tearing open tough carcass hides to clearing scraps. At Wildlife ACT, we work tirelessly