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Lappet Faced Vulture


 

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Lappet Faced Vulture
The Lappet-faced vulture is an Old World vulture that gets its name from the lappets (flat overlapping and hanging pieces)on its bare, pink head. Its feathers are mostly black and brown, but it has a white underbelly. With a wingspan of about 9 feet, it dominates other vultures when feeding.
Vultures are scavengers, meaning they eat animals that have died. Some vultures eat only large carcasses. However, the Lappet-faced vulture will also eat smaller items, including living prey. This gives them alternate food sources when carcasses are rare.
The Lappet-faced vulture is considered and Old World vulture because it comes from the "Old World", which includes Africa, Asia, and Europe. The New World vultures are found in North and South America, which is considered the "New World." The Lappet-faced vulture relies on sight alone to locate food, so heavily wooded areas pose a problem.
Taken at the Jacksonville Zoo. Jacksonville, FL

Kay E. Mahoney

  
 
 
- Patrick Rouzes

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Exceptional textures, fantastic tones, colors, clarity,dof & expression captured here!!! Nice lighting too!!! Fabulous job on this,Kay!!! WTG!!!

FASCINATING info too!!!


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September 28, 2009

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery 		  Fantastic close-up of this not to attractive vulture, Kay. Terrific details and clarity.


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September 28, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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Linda D. Lester's Gallery 		  Only a mother could love....excellent capture!


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September 28, 2009

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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Val Feldman's Gallery 		  You have me totally amazed...what wonderful information - a 9 FOOT wing span!!! Have to admit, he's not the most attractive bird...but you sure captured his predatory nature perfectly! Well done and super information!


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September 28, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson 		  Linda said it... but you've captured it in wonderful detail and clarity and have presented such interesting info... well done, Kay!


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September 28, 2009

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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Jeff Robinson's Gallery 		  Terrific capture and info Kay! Jeff


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September 28, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz 		  WOW!!! AMZING bird portrait!
Great details and light!
Thanks for the great information!
Good work, Kay!


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September 28, 2009

 
- Cliff & Patti Smith

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Cliff & Patti Smith's Gallery 		  Not the prettiest bird but, a great capture Kay!


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September 28, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt 		  LOL @ Linda! I agree, this poor bird is not the prettiest, but your capture is spot on, Kay!


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September 28, 2009

 

Karen Bacon 		  Such a serious looking expression!!!Terrific close-up Kay!


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September 28, 2009

 

Thomas E. Hinds 		  What wonderful details of this huge bird! Great textures! I just captured one of these guys myself at the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque. I did not get a close-up with my 300mm lens! This is really amazing! They are such massive birds, really gigantic!


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September 28, 2009

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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Kay E. Mahoney's Gallery 		  Thank you everyone for all of your comments. He sure does look sad.


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September 29, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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Laura E. Swan's Gallery 		  WOW! What a MUG! He looks really serious...and like someone I recognize...Maybe someone in Hollywood? I can't place it but what a charictor face indeed!!! Interesting info read, too!!!

Love it and you did a great job, Kay!

-Laura


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September 29, 2009

 

Cassie L. Woodlee 		  Oh he looks so mean well and ugly. Great detail Kay!!!


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September 30, 2009

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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Kay E. Mahoney's Gallery 		  Thank you Laura and Cassie for your comments.


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September 30, 2009

 

Mark Dodge 		  Facinating read, Kay. Thanks for the information. It's amazing how "angry" this bird looks. Incredible details. Very nice shot!


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September 30, 2009

 

Kay Beausoleil 		  Interesting read, Kay -- great info. With those looks, it's a wonder they reproduce ... but you made a compelling image of it!


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September 30, 2009

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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Kay E. Mahoney's Gallery 		  Thank you Mark and Kay for your comments.


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September 30, 2009

 
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