Palm-nut Vulture
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    Palm-nut Vulture

    Gypohierax angolensis

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.107 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The palm-nut vulture or vulturine fish eagle, is a large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is the only member of the genus Gypohierax.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Palm-nut Vulture. Sightings recorded in 132 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Bwera Game reserveSouthwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains), Uganda
    Rare
    Chambura Wildlife ReserveWestern Rift Valley & Crater Lakes, Uganda
    Rare
    Katwe Bird SanctuaryWestern Rift Valley & Crater Lakes, Uganda
    Rare
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