Cinereous Vulture (meters tall and 12 kilograms)
Cinereous Vulture
The cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) is the heaviest and largest bird of prey in the entire world. Many scientists suggest that this bird is the largest vulture and the greatest bird of prey. Its height is approximately 1.1 meter long and its weight is around 13.2 kg.
The cinereous vulture is found in southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Mongolia, and southern China in the region.
- Appearance: Ash-colored feathers (hence the name “cinereous”). Bald head and neck ,light blue-gray skin, becoming lighter with age
- Size: Body LengthUp to 1.2 meters (3.9 feet). Adults range from 6.3 to 14 kg (14 to 31 pounds), with females generally larger than males
- Habitat: Found in mountains, upland forests, grasslands, and steppes . From Spain and Morocco in the west to China in the east.
- Family Name: Accipitridae (Hawk family)
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