The South African Vulture is a large bird of prey found in the southern parts of Africa. It is also known as an Aasvogel, which is an 8-letter Dutch word meaning 'carrion vulture', and Lammergeier, which is an 11-letter German word meaning 'lamb vulture'. These birds are scavengers, feeding on carrion and other dead animals. They are important to the environment, as they help to keep the landscape clean by consuming carcasses.