Cape Vulture: Gyps coprotheres
Conservation Status: Critically Endangered; Southern African Range: North-central Namibia, south-east Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe; Area of Occupancy: 61,000 km2; Population Estimate: Probably fewer than 20 birds, doubtful if still breeding in Namibia; Population Trend: Long-term decline; Habitat: Mountains, inselbergs, forages over open grassland within savannah woodland; Threats: Poisons, bush encroachment, traditional use, electrocution by power lines, drowning.
Birds to watch in Namibia: red, rare and endemic species
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