The cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) is a large raptorial bird that is distributed through much of Eurasia. It is also known as the black vulture, monk vulture, or Eurasian black vulture. It is a member of the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards and harriers. It is one of the two largest Old World vultures, attaining a maximum size of 14 kg, 1.2 m long and 3.1 m across the wings.
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See Also
- White-Backed Vulture
- Lappet-Faced Vulture
- Egyptian Vulture
- Lammergeier
- Cape Vulture
- White-Headed Vulture
- Hooded Vulture
- Red-Headed Vulture
- White-Rumped Vulture
- Slender-Billed Vulture
- Indian Vulture
- Ruppell's Griffon Vulture
- Griffon Vulture
- Himalayan Vulture
- Turkey Vulture
- King Vulture
- American Black Vulture
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