




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.
生息地: They typically live in mountainous regions, grasslands, and open forests across Europe and Asia.
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.





カテゴリ
鳥類レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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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!
Cinereous Vultures can soar for hours on vast wings, effortlessly scanning huge areas for food from high above.
Cinereous Vultures use rising warm air currents to glide without flapping, saving energy for long flights.
The Cinereous Vulture's bare head and neck can stay clean when feeding, preventing disease from spreading.
This giant bird helps keep nature clean by eating the remains of dead animals.
Cervus elaphus
scavenges on their carcasses after death.
Capra ibex
feasts on remains of ibex in mountainous habitats.
Canis lupus
often follows wolves to feed on their leftover kills.
Sus scrofa
consumes carcasses, especially piglets or injured adults.
危険度
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100-120 cm
250-310 cm
7-14 kg
30-40 年
60 km/h
This giant bird helps keep nature clean by eating the remains of dead animals.
They typically live in mountainous regions, grasslands, and open forests across Europe and Asia.
Scavenging
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