I had no idea!  I'd have thought a Swallow since they can carry coconuts to England.  (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

Can you even imagine the eyesight of these birds?

I learn something new everyday in ActiveRain.  Of course, how will I be able to throw this tidbit of information into everyday conversation is something I'm still wait to discover.

Something new learned.

Conrad, did not have a clue!

Conrad Allen I did not know this.

and here I thought it was tweetie bird!!

Never even heard of that particular vulture. Interesting!

Good morning Conrad. I might have said a hawk, but the answer is pretty neat. Thanks for the factoid.

 Good morning Conrad. I did not know this.

I knew it would be a vulture but didn't know it was that one.

Always something new to learn in the rain.

Conrad Allen I knew the answer - however, was too late for the question...

Not what I would have guessed.

I learned something here my friend Conrad Allen 

Conrad,

It pays to have friends who are passionate about raptors.  The man we know has been banding them and following them.  They are very important to the planet.  A

     The Rüppell's Griffon Vulture! 

     Best to you,

            Fred Griffin

They must really have some excellent energy conservation techniques to reach that altitude.

I thought either that or a hawk.

I've heard this about the vulture.

Very interesting. For a vulture it's a pretty good looking bird.