African White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus

The White-backed Vulture, also called the African White-backed to distinguish from the White-rumped which was previously called the Oriental White-backed, is native to much of sub-Saharan Africa. It is critically endangered with a rapidly declining population through habitat loss, electrocution from power lines, poisoning from pesticides and from eating poisoned wildlife carcasses and livestock carcasses with vetinary medications (eg diclofenac).

The young have browner upper backs and wings than the adults, making them look similar to Ruppell's Griffon Vulture (but with a dark beak).