I have to tell you that I took many photos at the African Lion Safari Zoo in Cambridge, Ontario. Probably over 1000. I tried to cover every species inside the zoo, and I think I will have to come back a few more times to complete the collection.
The 1000 photos do not mean 1000 species.
So what do we have here today? This is Cinereous Vulture, not very pretty, but I like the head shot. This vulture is one of the largest birds and can weigh up to 8 kg (18 lb). They prefer mountainous terrain with low-lying plains; unfortunately, there is nothing like that at the zoo. The Cinereous Vulture is a scavenger and feeds on medium-sized or large carcasses. Believe it or not, this bird can live 35–40 years. "It breeds across southern Europe and Asia, from Spain to Korea, but is endangered throughout its European range." Read more about the Cinereous Vulture on Wikipedia.
More photos from African Lione Safari:
~ Anna
The 1000 photos do not mean 1000 species.
So what do we have here today? This is Cinereous Vulture, not very pretty, but I like the head shot. This vulture is one of the largest birds and can weigh up to 8 kg (18 lb). They prefer mountainous terrain with low-lying plains; unfortunately, there is nothing like that at the zoo. The Cinereous Vulture is a scavenger and feeds on medium-sized or large carcasses. Believe it or not, this bird can live 35–40 years. "It breeds across southern Europe and Asia, from Spain to Korea, but is endangered throughout its European range." Read more about the Cinereous Vulture on Wikipedia.
~ Anna
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I love this guy!!!!! Very nice shot, this is a great bird portrait! Next time try to make him smile...o.k.?... LOL...
You did a fine job with him!
Brings back memories of my childhood. Within minutes of an animal dying in the bush the vulture descended. Where they came from and how they knew still remains a puzzle.
@kml: Vultures have featherless heads because they are always sticking them into nasty places and the lack of feathers helps them to keep cleaner.
-Will