ARKive - White-backed vulture - Gyps africanus- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the White-backed vulture (Gyps africanus)

Cape vulture (Gyps coprotheres)
This majestic bird is a member of the Old World vulture family (Accipitridae), and is found only in southern Africa. It has a creamy-buff... More 33 Images 1 Video
Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)
Rueppell’s griffon is a large African vulture that feeds solely on carrion and bone fragments of dead animals. Like other vultures... More 24 Images 7 Videos
Slender-billed vulture (Gyps tenuirostris)
This thin, scruffy vulture has a nearly naked black head and neck with a dark bill. The feathers on the rest of the body are brown, and the... More 3 Images 2 Videos
Indian vulture (Gyps indicus)
A robust and scruffy scavenger, the Indian vulture has a pale yellow bill, pale eye rings and a sturdy, black neck and head, with pale down... More 27 Images 2 Videos
Asian white-backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis)
The Asian white-backed vulture has recently undergone a catastrophic population crash, which threatens the survival of this species. It is a... More 22 Images 4 Videos
Eurasian griffon (Gyps fulvus)
A large, carnivorous scavenger, the Eurasian griffon (Gyps fulvus) may be seen soaring majestically on thermal currents in the warmer... More 37 Images 10 Videos
Semicollared hawk (Accipiter collaris)
Information on the semicollared hawk (Accipiter collaris) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Rufous-bellied eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii)
Information on the Rufous-bellied eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii)
Information on Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 33 Images 3 Videos
White-bellied goshawk (Accipiter haplochrous)
Information on the white-bellied goshawk (Accipiter haplochrous) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis)
Information on the Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Madagascar sparrowhawk (Accipiter madagascariensis)
Information on the Madagascar sparrowhawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 1 Video
Indian spotted eagle (Aquila hastata)
Information on the Indian spotted eagle (Aquila hastata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Madagascar harrier (Circus macrosceles)
Information on the Madagascar harrier (Circus macrosceles) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
White-bellied sea-eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
Information on the white-bellied sea-eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 0 videos
Black eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis)
Information on the black eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 1 Video
Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela)
Information on the crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 1 Video
Black honey buzzard (Henicopernis infuscatus)
Information on the black honey buzzard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Small sparrowhawk (Accipiter nanus)
Information on the small sparrowhawk (Accipiter nanus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Congo serpent-eagle (Dryotriorchis spectabilis)
A relatively small bird of prey, the Congo serpent-eagle has short, rounded wings, an elongated tail and a slight crest at the top of the... More 1 Image 0 videos
Madagascar serpent-eagle (Eutriorchis astur)
Information on the Madagascar serpent-eagle (Eutriorchis astur) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 8 Images 0 videos
Gurney's eagle (Aquila gurneyi)
Information on the Gurney's eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
White-necked hawk (Leucopternis lacernulatus)
Information on the white-necked hawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Flores hawk-eagle (Spizaetus floris)
Information on the Flores hawk-eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus)
A common hawk of forested areas in North America, the red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) has dark brown upperparts and white or grey... More 19 Images 1 Video
Ayres’s hawk-eagle (Hieraaetus ayresii)
Ayres’s hawk eagle is an exceptionally small eagle, identified by largely black upperparts, contrasting softly with white underparts that... More 8 Images 0 videos
Little sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus)
Aptly named for its tiny size, the little sparrowhawk is also readily distinguished by the two white spots on the upperside of its central... More 6 Images 0 videos
New Guinea harpy eagle (Harpyopsis novaeguineae)
This elusive eagle inhabits the canopy of rainforest on the island of New Guinea, where its deep, resonating calls and grunts are frequently... More 4 Images 0 videos
Swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus)
Information on the swallow-tailed kite is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 1 Video
Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
A large and powerful bird of prey, the northern goshawk was traditionally revered as a symbol of strength. It possesses short, robust wings... More 32 Images 9 Videos

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