10 Most Majestic Vultures in the World
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00:00 4 Evergreen Presents 10 Most Amazing Vultures in the World
00:03 10. The King Vulture
00:10 This new world vulture is found in the lowland tropical forests of Central America,
00:18 and has a couple of very unique features. It is a large bird and extends to about 26 to 32 inches
00:25 in length. It is about 2.7 to 4.5 kilograms in weight and has one of the most beautiful colored
00:35 skins in the world. It has white plumage with dark gray or black feathers. It has no voice box
00:47 and only communicates through croaks and wheezes. 9. The Red-Headed Vulture
00:59 An amazingly beautiful vulture species from Southeast Asia is the red-headed vulture.
01:07 They are found in regions ranging from India to Singapore.
01:15 This medium-sized vulture is around 30 to 34 inches in length and weighs around 3.5 to 6.3
01:21 kilograms. It has a very prominent naked head and a black body with pale gray band at the base of
01:29 feathers. It eats dead carcasses and is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN's Red List
01:38 due to the use of a lethal drug. 8. California Condor
01:46 The California Condor is the longest living vulture species on the planet.
01:55 This new world vulture is the largest one in America and is very beautiful.
02:02 It is about 43 to 55 inches in length and can weigh anywhere from 7 to 14 kilograms.
02:08 Its head and neck have very little feathers, but the skin is yellow-colored.
02:16 The juveniles are mottled dark brown and have blackish coloration on the head.
02:25 It is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN's Red List.
02:31 7. The Hooded Vulture
02:37 Endemic to the southern parts of the sub-Saharan Africa
02:43 is one of the most beautiful vulture species in the world, known as the Hooded Vulture.
02:47 It is a medium-sized bird with length between 24 to 28 inches and weighing 1.5 to 2.6 kilograms.
02:59 It is scruffy-looking and has brown plumage with thin long bill. Both the sexes are very
03:08 alike in their appearance and feed on carcasses of both wildlife and domestic animals.
03:12 6. The Black Vulture
03:24 The Black Vulture is a new world vulture and comes from Uruguay and central Chile.
03:28 It is about 22 to 29 inches in length and weighs around 1.6 to 3 kilograms in total.
03:36 Its head and neck are featherless and the skin is dark and wrinkled.
03:43 Its legs are grayish white and the feet are flat.
03:52 They feed on both dead animals as well as on eggs.
03:54 It has a very strong eyesight which is used to find and kill its food.
04:01 5. The Lapid-Faced Vulture
04:09 Reaching to about 37 to 45 inches in body length,
04:16 this huge vulture species is found in Africa and is the largest African vulture in the world.
04:22 In fact, it is the longest and largest winged vulture in its range with a wingspan of about 110
04:31 inches and dominates other vultures during feeding. It is powerful enough to drive off a jackal.
04:39 Also known as the Nubian Vulture,
04:44 the Lapid-Faced Vulture has an excellent eyesight and smell.
04:48 4. Andean Condor
04:54 The South American Andean Condor is a very large-sized bird with length ranging from 39
05:02 inches to 51 inches. It weighs around 11 to 15 kilograms and is mostly found at the cliffs and
05:13 meadows of South America. The plumage is uniformly black, having pure white fur near the head.
05:21 The wings are also black, but have patches of white on them as well.
05:29 It is the largest bird in terms of flight considering length and wingspan.
05:36 They are considered as a symbol of power in the Andean cultures.
05:42 3. The Egyptian Vulture
05:51 The third spot on the list goes to one of the most magnificent and beautiful
05:58 vulture species known as the Egyptian Vulture.
06:01 It is a small-sized Old World Vulture.
06:10 It is found in the dry plains and lower hills from North Africa to India.
06:14 It has contrasting patterns along with a wedge-shaped tail, which gives it a distinctive
06:21 flight. It is about 19 to 26 inches in length and weighs around 1.9 to 2.4 kilograms.
06:37 2. The Turkey Vulture
06:39 Also famous as the Turkey Buzzard,
06:44 the Turkey Vulture is a North American bird.
06:49 It is a New World Vulture which lives in subtropical forests and deserts.
07:01 It ranges from 63 to 72 inches in length and weighs around 2.4 kilograms.
07:07 Its front two toes are long, but the feet are weak.
07:14 It has a long and slim tail as well which is white-colored and contrasts beautifully with
07:22 its dark-colored plumage. The inner wings are white and the outer wings have dark brown patches
07:28 on them. With a lifespan of 30 years, it is one of the most beautiful vulture species in the world.
07:37 Before we reveal number 1, be sure to check out other amazing videos on our channel,
07:49 and give us a like if you enjoyed this video so far.
07:52 Also, tell us in comments which one of these is most beautiful according to you.
07:56 1. The Bearded Vulture
08:00 World-renowned as the Lambegir, the Bearded Vulture is an Old World Vulture who is a bird of prey.
08:09 It is around 37 to 49 inches in length and weighs somewhere between 4.5 to 7.8 kilograms.
08:21 It is mainly found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and Africa,
08:25 and feeds on dead animals for living.
08:29 It has long and narrow wings, along with a wide tail.
08:35 It has a small head and an elongated neck.
08:41 The plumage is gray and has a black-colored beard, hence its name.
08:51 It has strong similarities to the Egyptian Vulture
08:54 and is considered as the most beautiful vulture species in the world.
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