Gallery description : pictures of vultures

Vulture (aegypius monachus) is a bird type animal. It lives in deserts, savannah and grassland near water. The animal weights about 0.85kg - 2.2kg (1.9lbs - 5lbs) and lives for 20 - 30 years. Hawks, snakes, wild cats are dangerous for vultures. Look up the table below for more information.

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