Vautour moine vs Vautour royal
Aegypius monachus comparé à Sarcogyps calvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Vautour moine | Vautour royal |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Aegypius monachus | Sarcogyps calvus |
| Ordre | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Famille | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 146,8 cm (57.8 in) | 114,0 cm (44.9 in) |
| Poids | 9625,0 g (339.51 oz) | 4500,0 g (158.73 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Vautour moine
Critically Endangered
Vautour royal
About These Birds
Vautour moine
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), …