![]() “Condor” is the largest New world vulture having wingspan of about 10 feet. Its average size is 3 feet, wingspan is 9 feet and weight is 30 pounds. “Black vulture or Cinereous” is the largest species of Old world vulture. The vulture bird has dark and dull appearance. Syrinx is the throat structure that gives voice to birds. This uric acid helps in maintaining feet temperature and killing microbes. This is mainly due to uric acid present in the bird’s waste. The plumages vary greatly in colour from white, black, gray and tan to orange and red. The talons and feet are used for walking as well as for killing prey. Vulture birds have weak feet and blunt talons. ![]() The vulture bird uses this sharp beak to separate muscle and flesh from the bones. It also helps in maintaining the temperature of the body. This prevents the feathers of these birds from becoming wet with blood while eating the carcass. ![]() Some of the anatomical features of vulture bird are, Bare heads and necks:īare heads and necks are the most distinctive features of vulture birds. They can be seen near large open areas, trees, cliffs and on ground. But they mostly prefer tropical climates. Both types of species can be found in tropical as well as temperate climates. They are found in Asia, Africa, Europe and Pacific Islands. Habitat And Distribution Of Vulture Bird: Old World Vultures: The vulture bird becomes Genderly mature at the age of about 8 years. The top speed exhibited by vulture bird is 30 miles per hour. The average wingspan of vulture bird is 130 to 183 centimeters or 51 to 72 inches. The average weight of vulture bird is 0.85 to 2.2 kilograms or 1.9 to 5 pounds. ![]() The average size of vulture bird is 64 to 81 centimeters or 25 to 32 inches. Species: Cathartes aura, Gypaetus barbatus, Gypohierax angolensis, Neophron percnopterus, Aegypius monachus, Gyps fulvus, Gyps bengalensis, Gyps rueppelli, Gyps indicus, Gyps tenuirostris, Gyps himalayensis, Gyps africanus, Gyps coprotheres, Necrosyrtes monachus, Sarcogyps calvus, Torgos trachelliotos, Trigonoceps occipitalis. Genus: Cathartes, Gypaetus, Gypohierax, Neophron, Aegypius, Gypus, Necrosyrtes, Sarcogyps, Torgos, Trigonoceps Scientific Classification Of Vulture Bird:įamily: Cathartidae, Accipitridae (Gypaetinae, Gypinae) Old world vultures include Griffon vulture, Egyptian vulture, European black vulture, Indian vulture and Bearded vulture. New world vultures include Cathartes aura (Turkey vulture), Andean condor and California condor. the two groups are similar in features and behavior but are different taxonomically. Vulture bird derives from convergent evolution i.e. New world vultures are the member of “Cathartidae” family. Old world vultures are the member of “Accipitridae” family. Despite many similarities, they have some differences too. The 23 different species of vulture bird are categorized into Old world vultures and New world vultures. The word “vulture” describes all the types of carrion eating birds and does not refer to single group. The scientific name of New world vultures is “Cathartes aura”. The scientific names of Old world vultures are “Gypaetus barbatus”, Gypus flavus”. Scientific Name Of Vulture Bird: Old World Vultures: They feed on dead animal matter and protect the environment from harmful diseases caused by microbes. These birds are often misunderstood as an indication of death but actually they are important part of natural ecosystem. There are almost 23 different species of vulture bird. Vulture bird is one of the most common scavengers (feeding on carrion/dead plant material).
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