The white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) is a large Old World vulture native to Africa. It is closely related to the Eurasian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus). The white-backed vulture is a scavenger, feeding mostly on carrion. It often roosts in large groups and nests in trees or on cliffs. The species is listed as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).