The Palm-Nut Vulture: Uganda’s Unusual Raptor. Palm-nut Vulture in Uganda (Gypohierax angolensis); often hailed as the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda  is a haven for bird lovers, boasting over 1,000 different bird species. Among these is one peculiar raptor that lives a life alien to its predatory cousins-the Palm-nut Vulture, Gypohierax angolensis. This striking bird, with...