palm-nut vulture

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Also known as: Gyphohierax angolensis

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The palm-nut vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) is a large, black-and-white bird found in western and central Africa. It is unique among vultures for its primarily vegetarian diet, feeding mainly on the fruits of oil palms. While it is classified as a vulture, it exhibits characteristics that place it between eagles and vultures. This species also occasionally consumes carrion, such as fish. The palm-nut vulture is about 50 cm (20 inches) long and has a bare orange face and a yellow beak.123

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The palm-nut vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) lives in western and central Africa. It is about 50 cm (20 inches) long and has a bare orange face and yellow beak. It is unusual in being primarily vegetarian, although it sometimes takes crustaceans and dead fish.
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The palm-nut vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) lives in western and central Africa. It is about 50 cm (20 inches) long and has a bare orange face and yellow beak. It is unusual in being primarily vegetarian, although it sometimes takes crustaceans and dead fish.
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