Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Rüppell’s Vulture
Gyps rueppelli
CRCritically Endangered
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
A full account of this species is being written.
Diet: Carrion.
How to identify it
- Large vulture with scaly-looking brown-and-cream plumage
- Yellowish bill and pale eye
- Nests on cliffs
Voice
Hisses and squeals at carcasses.
Where to see it
- Maasai Mara, Kenya
- Serengeti, Tanzania
Similar species
- White-backed Vulture
- plainer plumage and dark bill
Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
