White-backed Vulture

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Gyps africanus

White-backed Vulture, a reference photo
Photo: Yathin sk · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is the most common vulture species in the continent of Africa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of White-backed Vulture being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Accipitriformes
Family
Accipitridae
Genus
Gyps
Species
Gyps africanus

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