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
Name | Vulture |
Distinctive Features | Large wings and sharp, curved beak |
Habitat | Deserts, savannah and grassland near water |
Predators | Hawks, snakes, wild cats |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Class | Aves |
Average Clutch Size | 2 |
Scientific Name | Aegypius monachus |
Order | Accipitriformes |
Conservation Status | Endangered |
Type | Bird |
Top Speed | 48km/h (30mph) |
Main Prey | Rats, small and large animal carcasses |
Wing Span | 130cm - 183cm (51in - 72in) |
Genus | Aegypiinae |
Family | Accipitridae |
Size (H) | 64cm - 81cm (25in - 32in) |
Weight | 0.85kg - 2.2kg (1.9lbs - 5lbs) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Colour | Black, white, grey, tan, brown |
Life Span | 20 - 30 years |
Diet | Carnivore |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Phylum | Chordata |