About the Cinereous Vulture
The cinereous vulture, also known as the black vulture, Eurasian black vulture, and monk vulture, is a very large raptor in the family Accipitridae distributed through much of temperate Eurasia. With a body length of 1.2 m, 3.1 m (10 ft) across the wings and a maximum weight of 14 kg (31 lb), it is the largest Old World vulture and largest member of the family Accipitridae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Aegypius monachus |
| Species Codes | cinvul1, BLVU, CIVU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinereous Vulture belong to?
The Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Cinereous Vulture?
The cinereous vulture, also known as the black vulture, Eurasian black vulture, and monk vulture, is a very large raptor in the family Accipitridae distributed through much of temperate Eurasia. With a body length of 1.2 m, 3.1 m (10 ft) across the wings and a maximum weight of 14 kg (31 lb), it is ...
Where can I report a Cinereous Vulture sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinereous Vulture on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cinvul1, or on iNaturalist.
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