as New World vultures or condors, are a family of birds of prey consisting of seven extant species in five genera. It includes five extant vultures and... 38 KB (3,926 words) - 02:35, 24 March 2024 |
A vulture is a bird of prey that scavenges on carrion. There are 23 extant species of vulture (including Condors). Old World vultures include 16 living... 25 KB (2,752 words) - 22:54, 13 March 2024 |
griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a large Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae. It is also known as the Griffon vulture, although... 23 KB (2,354 words) - 13:47, 5 April 2024 |
The Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), also called the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken, is a small Old World vulture in the monotypic... 70 KB (7,024 words) - 19:55, 22 March 2024 |
The Indian vulture or long-billed vulture (Gyps indicus) is a bird of prey native to the Indian subcontinent. It is an Old World vulture belonging to... 26 KB (2,824 words) - 11:56, 22 April 2024 |
greater yellow-headed vulture (Cathartes melambrotus), also known as the forest vulture, is a species of bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae... 21 KB (2,402 words) - 00:51, 3 March 2024 |
The lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture (Torgos tracheliotos) is an Old World vulture belonging to the bird order Accipitriformes, which also includes... 18 KB (2,061 words) - 21:00, 26 March 2024 |
The white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) is an Old World vulture native to South and Southeast Asia. It has been listed as Critically Endangered on... 35 KB (3,723 words) - 19:36, 22 March 2024 |
The Cape vulture (Gyps coprotheres), also known as Cape griffon and Kolbe's vulture, is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic... 15 KB (1,732 words) - 02:17, 21 December 2023 |
Andean condor (category New World vultures) The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is a South American New World vulture and is the only member of the genus Vultur. It is found in the Andes mountains... 54 KB (5,596 words) - 12:16, 19 April 2024 |
California condor (category New World vultures) The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is a New World vulture and the largest North American land bird. It became extinct in the wild in 1987... 90 KB (9,026 words) - 11:30, 24 April 2024 |
The white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It... 21 KB (2,546 words) - 19:00, 12 January 2024 |
Condor (category New World vultures) Condor is the common name for two species of New World vultures, each in a monotypic genus. The name derives from the Quechua kuntur. They are the largest... 13 KB (1,451 words) - 04:22, 21 April 2024 |
Like the Old World vultures, they are scavengers; however, unlike Old World vultures, which find carcasses by sight, New World vultures have a good sense... 61 KB (5,847 words) - 05:38, 25 April 2024 |
The hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) is an Old World vulture in the order Accipitriformes, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks.... 21 KB (2,528 words) - 15:31, 6 April 2024 |