Cinereous Vulture vs Rüppell's Vulture
Aegypius monachus comparado con Gyps rueppelli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Cinereous Vulture | Rüppell's Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Aegypius monachus | Gyps rueppelli |
| Orden | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familia | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Critically Endangered |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 146,8 cm (57.8 in) | 125,6 cm (49.4 in) |
| Peso | 9625,0 g (339.51 oz) | 7900,0 g (278.66 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
Cinereous Vulture
Critically Endangered
Rüppell's 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), …