Cinereous Vulture
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Cinereous Vulture
aegypius monachus
The Cinereous Vulture is one of the largest flying birds in the world! It has a massive wingspan that can reach up to 10 feet, making it an impressive sight in the sky.
Habitat: They typically live in mountainous regions, grasslands, and open forests across Europe and Asia.
Appearance
The Cinereous Vulture is a massive raptor with dark brown to black plumage. It has a distinctive bare, greyish-pink head and neck, often partially covered by downy feathers. Its powerful, heavy bill is dark with a lighter cere.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderAccipitriformesFamilyAccipitridaeGenusAegypius
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Cinereous Vultures are usually solitary or found in pairs, unlike many other vulture species.
It is one of the heaviest flying birds of prey in the entire world!
Its scientific name, Aegypius monachus, means 'monk vulture' because of its hooded appearance!
They build enormous nests, up to 3m wide, high in trees or on cliffs!
Special abilities
Ability
Sky Sentinel
Cinereous Vultures can soar for hours on vast wings, effortlessly scanning huge areas for food from high above.
Ability
Thermal Rider
Cinereous Vultures use rising warm air currents to glide without flapping, saving energy for long flights.
Ability
Hygiene Helper
The Cinereous Vulture's bare head and neck can stay clean when feeding, preventing disease from spreading.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 100-120 cm
- Wingspan
- 250-310 cm
- Weight
- 7-14 kg
- Lifespan
- 30-40 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1
- Incubation
- 50-55 days
Diet & Feeding
This giant bird helps keep nature clean by eating the remains of dead animals.
Primary Foods
- Large mammal carrion
- Wild boar carcasses
- Deer carcasses
- Livestock carrion
- Smaller animal remains
- Tortoises
Foraging Method
- Scavenging
Ecological connections
eats
Red Deer
Cervus elaphus
scavenges on their carcasses after death.
eats
Alpine Ibex
Capra ibex
feasts on remains of ibex in mountainous habitats.
symbiotic with
Grey Wolf
Canis lupus
often follows wolves to feed on their leftover kills.
eats
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
consumes carcasses, especially piglets or injured adults.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Eurasian Black VultureMonk Vulture
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Safety
Danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Cinereous Vulture?
100-120 cm
What is Cinereous Vulture's wingspan?
250-310 cm
How much does Cinereous Vulture weigh?
7-14 kg
How long does Cinereous Vulture live?
30-40 years
How fast can Cinereous Vulture move?
60 km/h
What does Cinereous Vulture eat?
This giant bird helps keep nature clean by eating the remains of dead animals.
Where is Cinereous Vulture usually found?
They typically live in mountainous regions, grasslands, and open forests across Europe and Asia.
How does Cinereous Vulture hunt?
Scavenging
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