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Lappet-faced Vulture

(Torgos tracheliotos)

The Detroit Zoo is home to a committee of two lappet-faced vultures. These African birds are easily identified by their bare, pink heads and the fleshy folds on the sides of their necks. Their beaks are incredibly strong and are known to tear through elephant and rhino hide.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Asian Forest

Class: Birds

Conservation Status: Endangered

Size: 37 to 45 inches tall

Weight: Up to 25 pounds

Median life expectancy: 23 years

Diet: Primarily carcasses, as well as small fish, reptiles, birds and mammals

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