Having a fondness of Acacia trees for building nests, these birds construct the nests from sticks, leaves, and grass that extend for up to one meter in diameter. After approximately eight weeks, the chicks hatch and will stay put for about five months before taking off.
In the last 10 years, the conservation status of the white-backed vulture has been downgraded several times because of a continuous decline in numbers. It is currently classed as ‘Critically Endangered’.