Learn about the size, diet, population, habitat, behavior and other interesting facts about vultures.

Habitat. Open Woodlands Look for Turkey Vultures as they cruise open areas including mixed farmland, forest, and rangeland. They are particularly noticeable ...

Vultures are large, social raptors that live on every continent except Antarctica and Australia. The 23 species are divided into New World vultures from the ...

Black vultures live in tropical and temperate zones from southern Canada to the south of South America, including continental parts of the U.S. In the north of ...

Black Vultures usually nest in dark cavities such as caves, hollow trees, abandoned buildings, brush piles, thickets, and stumps. Pair reuse successful sites ...

Old World vultures include 16 living species native to Europe, Africa, and Asia; New World vultures are restricted to North and South America and consist of ... Bearded vulture · Cinereous vulture · King vulture · Turkey vulture

did you know? · NESTING: Usually on the ground under cover, sometimes in caves. Lays 2 eggs. · FEEDING HABITS: Turkey vultures feed on carrion, which they ...

Vultures are scavengers and feed primarily on carrion. They rid the landscape of deteriorating carcasses and help curb the spread of dangerous diseases and ...

Populations living in colder areas migrate to warmer climates. They roost on dead, leafless trees, and sometimes nest in caves. A vulture is often seen standing ...