1. A large African vulture with a bare head and neck, found in southern Africa.
Usage: South African English; Also called the white-backed vulture or lappet-faced vulture in some contexts

Examples

• The aasvogel soared high above the savanna, scanning the ground for carrion.
• Aasvogels are essential to the ecosystem as scavengers in southern Africa.
• We spotted an aasvogel perched on a rocky outcrop during our safari.
• The aasvogel's powerful wings allow it to glide for hours without flapping.