Trigonoceps occipitalis

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Trigonoceps occipitalis, commonly known as the white-headed vulture, is a large African bird of prey distinguished by its white head, dark body, and strong hooked beak adapted for scavenging.

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Label Occurrences
Trigonoceps occipitalis canonical 2
Trigonoceps 1

Statements (49)

Predicate Object
instanceOf bird of prey
species of bird
vulture
activityPattern diurnal
averageWingspan approximately 2 meters
binomialName Trigonoceps occipitalis self-link
breedingSystem monogamous
class Aves
clutchSize usually one egg
commonName white-headed vulture
conservationConcern rapid population decline
describedBy Johann Friedrich Gmelin
diet carrion
eggs
insects
small vertebrates
family Accipitridae
feedingBehavior predator
scavenger
foundInProtectedAreaType game reserves
national parks
genus Trigonoceps occipitalis self-linksurface differs
surface form: Trigonoceps
IUCNRedListCategorySystem IUCN 3.1
IUCNStatus Critically Endangered
kingdom Animalia
nativeRange Sub-Saharan Africa
surface form: sub-Saharan Africa
nativeToContinent Africa
nestingSite tree
notableFeature bare pinkish face
broad wings
dark body plumage
strong hooked beak
white head
occursIn dry grassland
open woodland
savanna
order Accipitriformes
phylum Chordata
relativeSize large vulture
roleInEcosystem scavenger that helps remove carcasses
socialBehavior often solitary
sometimes in pairs
taxonRank species
threat decline in wild ungulate populations
electrocution on power lines
habitat loss
persecution
poisoning
yearDescribed 1788

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Old World vultures includes Trigonoceps occipitalis
Trigonoceps occipitalis genus Trigonoceps occipitalis self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Trigonoceps
Trigonoceps occipitalis binomialName Trigonoceps occipitalis self-link