Turkey Vulture vs American Black Vulture
Cathartes aura compared with Coragyps atratus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Turkey Vulture | American Black Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cathartes aura | Coragyps atratus |
| Order | Cathartiformes | Cathartiformes |
| Family | Cathartidae | Cathartidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 101.7 cm (40.0 in) | 82.0 cm (32.3 in) |
| Weight | 1495.5 g (52.75 oz) | 1811.8333333333333 g (63.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Turkey Vulture only
American Black Vulture only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Turkey Vulture
Least Concern
American Black Vulture
About These Birds
American Black Vulture
The American Black Vulture is a heavy-bodied scavenger weighing nearly 1,800 g with a broad 82 cm wingspan, widespread across the Americas from the United States to Argentina. It soars on thermals in flocks, relying primarily on sight to locate carrion.