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Old world Vulture

Accipitridae?

Photo by KristaHerman
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Field Notes

Description:

The Old World Vultures found in Africa, Asia, and Europe belong to the family Accipitridae, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards, and hawks. Old World vultures find carcasses exclusively by sight.

Habitat:

Denver Zoo

Notes:

These are my favorite birds to visit at the zoo. I think they are beautiful animals.

Species ID Suggestions

Red-headed Vulture

Sarcogyps calvus

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Comments (7)
gZtar
K.Herman333... I will upload a Picture of a Vulture. I took it in a Zoo at Villahermosa, Tabasco (In méxico). Here we call him "Zopilote Rey" (In english: King Vulture). Look for him. ;)
KarenL
You are right - it was Jungle Book not Dumbo! I remembered their conversation just got the movie wrong! This guy looks just like the cartoon version!
KristaHerman
I loved the Vultures from "The Jungle Book". When I visit these guys at the zoo I always imagine they are asking each other what they would like to do that night.
gZtar
I remember the vultures of "The Jungle Book", from Disney too! :D
KarenL
These always remind me of the cartoon vultures in the Disney cartoon "Dumbo"! :)

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