What Types Of Vultures Are There?
The global diversity of vultures is a great wealth that should be valued and protected. In addition, its role in ecosystems is essential.
How many types of vultures are there?
- Old World Vultures: They live in Europe, Asia and Africa. They are those that belong to the Accipitridae family , such as eagles and goshawks, but with very different physical characteristics.
- New World Vultures: They live on the American continent and belong to the Cathartidae family . With an evolutionary origin totally different from the other vultures, their physical characteristics are identical due to a process known as evolutionary convergence.
Characteristics of vultures
Griffon vulture
Egyptian vulture
- Lead poisoning from ammunition used in hunting.
- Direct poisoning.
- Electrocution by cars against power lines.
- Collisions against wind turbines.
- Low availability of food.
- Destruction of habitat.
Long-eared vulture
Andean condor
King vulture
Although we have left many species of both old and new world vultures in the pipeline, we hope this tour proves that vultures are precious birds and entitled to respect and integrity.
