a hooded vulture, necrosyrtes monachus, is seen sitting on top of a tree branch in south africa

african bird wildlife necrosyrtes monachus resting africa animal avian beak biodiversity birdwatching black feathers branches conservation ecosystem environment forest habitat hooded vulture hooked large naturalist nature observing ornithology outdoors perched perching plumage powerful predator raptor regal scavenger sharp claws sitting south talons tree watching wild wilderness wings zoology