Eurasian Black Vulture

Aegypius monachus

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Brief #

Distinctly dark, with the whole body being brown except the pale head in adults.

Synonyms #

  • Buitre negro (Spanish)
  • Voitre negro (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Eurasian Black Vulture is close to being at high risk of extinction in the near future.
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Description #

Distinctly dark, with the whole body being brown excepting the pale head in adults, which is covered in fine blackish down. The skin of the head and neck is bluish-gray and a paler whitish color above the eye. The adult has brown eyes, a purplish cere, a blue-gray bill and pale blue-gray legs. The primary quills are often actually black. The immature plumage is sepia-brown above, with a much paler underside than in adults.

Measurements #

Length: 0.98 - 1.2 m
Wingspan: 2.5 - 3.1 m
Weight: 6.3 - 14 kg