White-backed Vulture - Namibia (1 Viewer)

[rgtmp_fr]

Hi,

Another bird of prey, seen in Etosha NP ten years ago in August, where I balance between two too close species. Even if Cape Vulture seems to be present in North Namibia, I assume White-backed Vulture is more likely.
Some hints ?

Régis

 

[Jacob12]

It's good for White Back. Note the dark coloration

 

[Butty]

dark coloration

...of what? I'm no wiser about the ID.

 

[Jacob12]

Of the whole bird...Wings, neck, face, eyes.

Cape Vultures are pale and creamy, whereas White Backed are dark, dirty grey.

 

[THE_FERN]

Of the whole bird...Wings, neck, face, eyes.

Cape Vultures are pale and creamy, whereas White Backed are dark, dirty grey.

Eyes especially if I recall, at least on adult birds

 

[Butty]

Cape Vultures are pale and creamy, whereas White Backed are dark, dirty grey.

Immatures too?

 

[tconzemi]

I agree with White-backed
Cape is very rare in Namibia now
No juvenile, either immature or adults
Dark face typical for White-backed
No pinkish or blue skin as in Cape
Dark eye as in White-backed or immature Cape
at least left bird looks adult, right bird with several generations of feathers
A Cape close to a White-backed is a much larger bird

 

[rgtmp_fr]

Thanks everybody for your answers and detailed information,

Régis