Hooded vulture

INTRODUCTION

“Gonzo” our Hooded vulture is an ambassador for the International Vulture Programme, a multi agency charity set up to help conserve both Asian and African vultures. A charity in which we support through fundraising and education awareness.

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FAST FACTS

Scientific Name:

Necrosyrtes monachus

Status:

Criticaly endangered

Size:

Up to 1650mm

Weight:

1500g to 2600g

Life Span in Wild:

30yrs

Habitat:

Grassland savannah, woodland edge, coastal

Diet:

Scavenger

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ME

What Do I Eat?

Carrion

Where Do I Live?

Sub Saharan Africa

How Do I Live?

Diurnal

Do I have Any Predators?

Indiscriminate poisoning, trade for traditional medicine, persecution, electrocution, habitat loss and degregation.