Tag: Vulture

  • Black Vulture Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior

    Black Vulture Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior

    The black vulture (Coragyps atratus) belongs to the New World vulture and it is a large bird of prey. The American black vulture or black vulture occurs in the Central Chile, southeastern United States, Uruguay and many other countries. Like typical vultures, black vultures are also scavengers as they primarily feed on carrion. Black Vulture…

  • Turkey Vulture Facts | Anatomy, Diet Habitat, Behavior

    Turkey Vulture Facts | Anatomy, Diet Habitat, Behavior

    The turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) is the most common of the cathartid species. It is thought to occur from Canadian border all the way to the southern tip of South America. Except for the subspecies C. aura aura turkey vultures are non-migratory. They belong to the true vultures of the New World and their physical…

  • Endangered Species of India | Top 8 Endangered Species

    Endangered Species of India | Top 8 Endangered Species

    Here is a list of most critically endangered species of India. The population of these animals has been considerably reduced over the past 50 to 100 years. On the whole, humans are mainly responsible for this much reduction. Some of the foremost reasons for the decline includes habitat loss, poaching, habitat degradation, human encroachment, excessive…