Egyptian Vulture
The Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) is a carnivorous bird.
The Egyptian vulture, also called the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken, is a small Old World vulture in the monotypic genus Neophron. It is widely distributed from the Iberian Peninsula, North Africa, West Asia and India. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Neophron percnopterus
- Class
- Bird
- Family / order
- Accipitridae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Lifespan
- 37 years
- Conservation status
- Endangered
What does an Egyptian Vulture eat?
The egyptian vulture is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is an Egyptian Vulture?
The egyptian vulture weighs around 2 kg.
How long do Egyptian Vultures live?
In the wild, the egyptian vulture can live up to about 37 years.
Is the egyptian vulture endangered?
The egyptian vulture is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.