Quick Facts
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Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
The white-headed vulture is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poisoning. Conservation efforts are underway, but the species continues to decline. Responsible safari tourism helps by funding anti-poaching patrols and supporting local communities who are vital in protecting these magnificent birds.
The white-headed vulture is an Old World vulture endemic to Africa. Populations have been declining steeply in recent years due to habitat degradation and poisoning of vultures at carcasses. An extinct relative was also present in the Indonesian island of Flores during the Late Pleistocene, indicating that the genus was more widespread in the past.
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Top parks for White-headed Vulture. Sightings recorded in 94 safari areas total.
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