The underside can range from pure white to buff brown. Like many vultures, it has a bald head, which can vary in color from reddish to pink on the back of the head and gray on the front.

Its mostly bald head helps the white-backed vulture regulate its body temperature during hot days and cool nights, as well as stay clean while it eats because feathers can trap germs. This large ...

Mr Pryer described Harold as a large, black vulture with a bald head that may be pink or purple "depending on his mood". Follow East of England news on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a story?

Staff said they had tried to use trackers to find the vulture. Mr Pryer described Harold as a large, black vulture with a bald head that may be pink or purple "depending on his mood".