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  1. Vulture - Wikipedia

    Vultures have been observed to hunch their bodies and tuck in their heads in the cold, and open their wings and stretch their necks in the heat. They also urinate on themselves as a means of …

  2. Vulture | Characteristics, Species, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 12, 2025 · vulture, any of 22 species of large carrion-eating birds that live predominantly in the tropics and subtropics, classified in the families Accipitridae (Old World vultures) and …

  3. 23 Types of Vultures: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST

    Vultures, part of the Accipitridae and Cathartidae Families, comprise 23 species collectively. Often known as buzzards or scavengers, these birds play a key role in our ecosystems.

  4. 25 Types of Vultures: Identification With Pictures

    Jun 20, 2025 · In this guide, we’ll explore 25 types of vultures from around the world, covering how to identify them, where they live, and how they behave in the wild. 1. Turkey Vulture. The …

  5. In Defense of Turkey Vultures | Bird Academy • The Cornell Lab

    Nov 21, 2025 · In the court of public opinion, optics are everything, so the Turkey Vulture has never exactly screamed “wildlife darling.” While eagles soar across flags and postage stamps, …

  6. Humans killed millions of vultures. We're now living with the ...

    2 days ago · The near-extinction of vultures in India has had severe consequences.

  7. About Vultures - Vulture Species | Vulture Conservancy

    All About Vultures - Vulture Species from Around the World. Learn about threats to vultures. How many vulture species are there.