Ruppells Griffon Vulture
by Pravine Chester
Title
Ruppells Griffon Vulture
Artist
Pravine Chester
Medium
Digital Art - Photograph
Description
Rüppell's Griffon Vulture (Gyps rueppellii) - This is a large vulture occurring throughout central Africa. This species is today on the endangered list , the current population being 30,000 and declining. The Rüppell's griffon vulture is special, even amongst birds, because it is considered to be the world's highest-flying bird, with confirmed evidence of a flight at an altitude of 11,000 metres (36,100 ft) above sea level. This was confirmed after the unfortunate bird had been sucked into an airplane engine whilst flying over Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, at that altitude.
Photographed in Masai Mara, Kenya
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November 1st, 2012
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