Although referred to as a vulture, the palmnut vulture is actually described as a large vulturine eagle. They typically perch in trees but walk on the ground. The feed on oil-palm fruits where available, as well as fish & carrion.

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Size: 5047px × 3365px 42.7cm × 28.5cm - 300dpi
Location: Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Photo credit: © Daryl Balfour / AfriPics
License: Licensed
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Categories: African wildlife

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