LAPPET-FACED VULTURE(Torgos tracheliotus)tnt.dc, 2007. “Lappet-Faced Vulture”M
LAPPET-FACED VULTURE(Torgos tracheliotus)tnt.dc, 2007. “Lappet-Faced Vulture”Maryland Zoo, BaltimoreThe devilishly handsome lappet-faced vulture (don’t argue with me) or Nubian vulture was named for the two flaps of skin, known as lappets, that decorate either side of the bird’s head and neck. They’re also endangered like many vulture species, so show them some love! -- source link
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