Palm-nut Vulture

The palm-nut vulture feeds on the fruit of several palm trees as well as fish, crabs and other marine life. The juvenile is overall brown; the immature takes 4 years to gain adult plumage. The immature with the tawny eagle was photographed in Katavi NP, courtesy of Claude Melde. The left second row photo (Fish Eagle Point, 6-20) is courtesy of Per Holmen. The other photos were taken in Pangani, Mahale, Selous, Katavi, Lake Manyara and Minziro. The immature above was seen at Ras Kutani (4-06), courtesy of Ian Marshall: click it to see 18 enlargements including immatures, juveniles and a nest.

	Palm-nut Vulture Gypohierax angolensis
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