Gallery description : pictures of vultures birds

The maximum speed it can reach is 48km/h (30mph). These birds usually live 20 - 30 years. The average weight of the vulture is 0.85kg - 2.2kg (1.9lbs - 5lbs). Vulture is a bird that inhabits deserts, savannah and grassland near water. It has a feathers skin type. This type of birds usually have 130cm - 183cm (51in - 72in) wing span. The preferred food type is carnivore.

Facts about vultures
NameVulture
Distinctive FeaturesLarge wings and sharp, curved beak
HabitatDeserts, savannah and grassland near water
PredatorsHawks, snakes, wild cats
Skin TypeFeathers
ClassAves
Average Clutch Size2
Scientific NameAegypius monachus
OrderAccipitriformes
Conservation StatusEndangered
TypeBird
Top Speed48km/h (30mph)
Main PreyRats, small and large animal carcasses
Wing Span130cm - 183cm (51in - 72in)
GenusAegypiinae
FamilyAccipitridae
Size (H)64cm - 81cm (25in - 32in)
Weight0.85kg - 2.2kg (1.9lbs - 5lbs)
KingdomAnimalia
ColourBlack, white, grey, tan, brown
Life Span20 - 30 years
DietCarnivore
LifestyleSolitary
PhylumChordata
Image Details
Description Pictures of vultures birds. ... Vulture (Cathartes aura) Bird resting on perch, with brood of vultures
Width 2134 pixels
Heigh 1854 pixels
File type JPG
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