Cinereous Vulture vs Red-headed Vulture
Aegypius monachus compared with Sarcogyps calvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cinereous Vulture | Red-headed Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aegypius monachus | Sarcogyps calvus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 146.8 cm (57.8 in) | 114.0 cm (44.9 in) |
| Weight | 9625.0 g (339.51 oz) | 4500.0 g (158.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Cinereous Vulture
Critically Endangered
Red-headed Vulture
About These Birds
Cinereous Vulture
The Cinereous Vulture (<em>Aegypius monachus</em>), also known as the Black Vulture or Monk Vulture, is a very large Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites). It inhabits forest and grassland environments, foraging over open and semi-open landscapes. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though it is generally known as one of the largest flying birds in the world. The Cinereous Vulture constructs a platform nest (nest type PL), …