Gallery description : picture vulture

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
NameVulture
GenusAegypiinae
Top Speed48km/h (30mph)
ClassAves
Average Clutch Size2
Wing Span130cm - 183cm (51in - 72in)
Distinctive FeaturesLarge wings and sharp, curved beak
KingdomAnimalia
DietCarnivore
Life Span20 - 30 years
Conservation StatusEndangered
Skin TypeFeathers
PhylumChordata
OrderAccipitriformes
Main PreyRats, small and large animal carcasses
Scientific NameAegypius monachus
TypeBird
HabitatDeserts, savannah and grassland near water
Weight0.85kg - 2.2kg (1.9lbs - 5lbs)
PredatorsHawks, snakes, wild cats
Size (H)64cm - 81cm (25in - 32in)
LifestyleSolitary
FamilyAccipitridae
ColourBlack, white, grey, tan, brown
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