The Northern Lappet-Faced Vulture in Palestine: A New Record for Asia

Hardy, Eric

doi:10.2307/4080421

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“…It is the only member of the genus Torgos. It was formerly considered monotypical, but has now been separated into two subspecies: 1) the nominate race which is found almost throughout Africa, and 2) sub- species T. t. negevensis occurring in the Negev desert of Sinai differs considerably in appearance from African vultures [2].…”

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“…It is recorded to nest in: Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Sudan, southeastern Egypt, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, easternmost part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, parts of Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, northeastern South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, the Gambia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Benin, the Central African Republic, southern Angola and possibly in Mauritania and Nigeria. Across the Red Sea, the species nests in Arabia, Yemen, Oman and the United Arab Emirates [2][3][4].…”

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“…Nests consist of a pile of neatly formed sticks, and are large measuring 120 -220 cm (47 -87 inches) across and 30 -70 cm (12 -28 inches) deep. They are often lined with green leaves, as well as animal hair and skins [2]. Nests are almost always placed in the main fork or top of tree species such as Acacia, Balanites and Terminalia, at 5 to 15 m (16 to 49 ft) off the ground.…”

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“…There is a single remarkable record of a Lappet-faced vulture pair successfully raising a white-headed vulture. The Lappet-faced Vultures do not usually breed until it is around 6 years of age [2]. Their social behaviour is that of being generally solitary birds which do not nest in cohesive colonies as do many smaller vultures, with one tree or area usually only having 1 to 2 nests in it, though sometimes up to 10 nests have been recorded in one area.…”

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Patterns of nest placement of lappet faced vulture (<i>Torgos tracheliotos</i>) in Lochinvar National Park, Kafue Flats, Zambia

Chomba¹,

M’Simuko²,

Vincent³

2013

OJE

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This study assessed the nesting patterns of lappet faced vulture in Lochinvar National Park, on the Kafue flats, Zambia. Road drives and foot patrols were used to identify and take GPS coordinates of lappet faced vulture nests. The main objectives of the study were: 1) to obtain basic breeding information of lappet-faced vulture in Lochinvar National Park and the Kafue Flats in general, 2) to determine size of the breeding population in the National Park, 3) to document distribution of the nesting sites, 4) to facilitate development of a monitoring programme that would secure the nesting sites from human disturbance, and 5) to determine availability of suitable nesting sites and major threats that may interfere with breeding. Tree species on which nests were found were identified and height of nest above ground was estimated. A total of 22 nests were recorded with 5 (23%) being lappet faced vulture nests on seven species of trees. The mean height for nest placamenet was 10 m above ground. Host tree physiognomy, size and height were important characteristics in nest placement. Large trees of 10 m and above are critical in facilitating nest placement and must be protected in identified breeding sites.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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