Buitre Negro vs Buitre Dorsiblanco Africano

The Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus) is distinguished by its relatively uniform dark plumage and paler head in adults, while the White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) has a contrasting white back. These differences are most apparent when the birds are perched or in flight.

Look for the uniform dark plumage of the Black Vulture compared to the white back of the White-backed Vulture. The paler head of adult Black Vultures can also be a distinguishing feature.

The Black Vulture has a uniform dark brown to blackish plumage with a paler head in adults, whereas the White-backed Vulture features a distinctive white back that contrasts with its darker wings and body.