With their long necks and sparse feathering on their heads, vultures can be downright scary looking, lacking the majesty of the bald eagle, the sleek style of ravens, or the beauty of hawks.

What is the white-backed vulture? The white-backed vulture is the most common and widespread vulture in sub-Saharan Africa. It is recognizable by its dark-brown face, long, white neck, and of ...

Adult: the red skin color of the head contrasts with the ivory bill and dark feather ruff on the neck. Juvenile ... The tail is relatively long. The black vulture has a quicker, shallow flap ...