Vulture is a bird that lives in deserts, savannah and grassland near water. It has a feathers skin type. It has 130cm - 183cm (51in - 72in) wing span. The preferred food type is carnivore. These birds usually live 20 - 30 years. The average weight of the vulture is 0.85kg - 2.2kg (1.9lbs - 5lbs). The top speed it is able to reach is 48km/h (30mph).
Facts about vultures
Name | Vulture |
Genus | Aegypiinae |
Top Speed | 48km/h (30mph) |
Class | Aves |
Average Clutch Size | 2 |
Wing Span | 130cm - 183cm (51in - 72in) |
Distinctive Features | Large wings and sharp, curved beak |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Diet | Carnivore |
Life Span | 20 - 30 years |
Conservation Status | Endangered |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Phylum | Chordata |
Order | Accipitriformes |
Main Prey | Rats, small and large animal carcasses |
Scientific Name | Aegypius monachus |
Type | Bird |
Habitat | Deserts, savannah and grassland near water |
Weight | 0.85kg - 2.2kg (1.9lbs - 5lbs) |
Predators | Hawks, snakes, wild cats |
Size (H) | 64cm - 81cm (25in - 32in) |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Family | Accipitridae |
Colour | Black, white, grey, tan, brown |