Jambo 🦅 Birds
Lappet-faced vulture
Torgos tracheliotos
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Points60 and up
Africa's largest vulture, it dominates the others at carcasses.
Tracker tip
🎯 Recognisable by its pink, wrinkled head.
Where to see it
Kruger : rare · Masai Mara : rare · Amboseli : rare · Tsavo : rare
In the collections
It belongs to the Lords of the sky (the great raptors). Complete the collection in Jambo Tembo to earn a bonus.
FAQ
Where can I see a lappet-faced vulture on safari?
The lappet-faced vulture lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (rare).
How do I recognise a lappet-faced vulture?
Africa's largest vulture, it dominates the others at carcasses. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Torgos tracheliotos) offline.