Cape Vultures Spotted in South Africa

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Cape Vultures Spotted in South Africa

After a 30-year absence, Cape Vultures (Gyps coprotheres) have been sighted in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, near Mountain Zebra National Park.

About the Cape Vulture:
This species is native to Southern Africa, found in South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, and Mozambique.
It has creamy-buff plumage with dark flight and tail feathers, honey-colored eyes, a bluish throat, and a black bill.
Cape Vultures are carrion feeders, live in groups, and are monogamous, raising one chick per season.
It is classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Among the 23 species of vultures worldwide, only three are exclusive to Africa: the White-headed Vulture, Hooded Vulture, and Cape Vulture.

Global Vulture Distribution:
There are 23 vulture species globally, categorized into:

• Old World vultures (16 species found in Africa, Europe, and Asia)
• New World vultures (7 species found in the Americas and the Caribbean).

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