Old World vultures

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Old World vultures are large scavenging birds of prey native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, known for feeding primarily on carrion and playing a crucial ecological role in cleaning up animal remains.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird clade
carrion feeder
raptor
scavenger
beakAdaptation strong hooked bill for tearing flesh
class Aves
conservationStatus many species endangered or critically endangered
diet carrion
distinguishedFrom New World vultures
ecologicalRole reduction of disease spread from carcasses
removal of animal remains
scavenging of carcasses
family Accipitridae
feedingBehavior obligate scavenging
flightAdaptation broad wings for soaring
headPlumage often bare or sparsely feathered head
includes Aegypius monachus
Gyps africanus
Gyps bengalensis
Cape vulture
surface form: Gyps fulvus

Gyps himalayensis
Gyps indicus
Gyps rueppelli
Gyps bengalensis
surface form: Gyps tenuirostris

Necrosyrtes monachus
Sarcogyps calvus
Torgos tracheliotos
Trigonoceps occipitalis
kingdom Animalia
nativeTo Africa
Asia
Europe
nestingSite cliffs
tall trees
order Accipitriformes
phylum Chordata
primaryForagingSense sight
reproduction oviparous
senseOfSmell poor
socialBehavior often gregarious at carcasses
taxonRank subfamily level group
threats decline in wild ungulate populations
electrocution on power lines
habitat loss
poisoning from contaminated carcasses
typicalHabitat mountainous regions
open landscapes
savannas
semi‑arid areas
vision excellent eyesight

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Cathartidae distinguishedFrom Old World vultures
Accipitriformes includes Old World vultures