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(Aegypius monachus)
Cinereous vultures have dark brown plumage and dark markings around the eyes, giving them a skull-like appearance. They stalk and threaten other animals by drooping their wings and putting their tail feathers up in the air.
On Habitat
Habitat: American Grassland
Class: Birds
Conservation Status: Near threatened
Size: 30 inches tall
Weight: 20 to 30 pounds
Median life expectancy: 33 years
Diet: Carrion (dead or decaying flesh)
Happens every Wednesday and Saturday at 12p.m.