(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.
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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