Cinereous Vulture

(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.

Quick Facts

Quick Facts

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)

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